Module aims:
This module exclusively focuses on enabling students to review practical business problems and proposing solutions to these problems. Students will be required to solve cases and justify the solutions that have been put forward from an available pool of different solutions. Students will focus on decision making and ensuring that developing the viability of their responses becomes a key element of their skill sets.
Brief module description/summary:
The module focusses on developing the skills required to be able to successfully complete an integrated case study within a simulated business context. Students will be prepared for the corporate environment which demands them to be able to evaluate and analyse a business problem and identify potential solutions to the said problems.
Module learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the module the students will be able to:
LO1: Define and critically discuss the problem/issues to be addressed and evaluated in a business scenario/case study context
LO2: Identify and critically discuss the theory, principles, contexts and functions of case study analysis methodology and application and their contribution to the development of business success.
LO3: Understand and critically comprehend and evaluate the relationship between case study analysis, business project development opportunities and the formulation of business proposals and related business decision making
LO4: Critically develop a business development proposal which is based on benchmarked case study analysis and evaluation and which is contextualised by the students career aspirations.
Overview of learning and teaching activities on the module:
A variety of teaching approaches is used, including lectures, seminars, case analysis, teamwork and extensive use of electronic resources for guided research.
Equipment you need to bring to class: N/A
Assessments:
The module is assessed via a business case study to allow students to demonstrate the understanding on the relevant models of case study analysis and the evaluation of the key factors that impact the strategies and change processes in organisations.
Further information about the assessment can be found at the end of this handbook, in the “assessment brief” section.
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Indicative schedule of delivery: one line on what will be covered in each session; do adapt depending on whether the module is delivered weekly, in blocks or other pattern of delivery. The number of weeks should correspond to the Academic Calendar your module is aligned with. Highlighting dates for ADW and PDW in this section may help, and deadlines for assessments. Do incorporate here if field trips/visits are part of the module. Do adapt the table below to suit your needs
Individual Case Study Analysis (100%)
Select one case study from the cases provided on your student Portal, and identify the problems, issues and challenges faced by that firm. For your chosen case study, as an individual you need to select the specific problems faced and complete an analysis structured as below.
