Module Details
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Title STRATEGIC PROJECT IN TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
Code MNGT616
Coordinator Dr SP Edwardson
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
S.P.Edwardson@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 20

Aims

To apply the learning from the pre-requisite modules in a work-based environment and under supervision.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) A substantial knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the technical topic of their project including the theory, fundamental principles and best practice.

(LO2) An ability to justify an enquiry-based approach as a means of developing leadership and management capability.

(LO3) An ability to design and undertake an enquiry-based approach to learning and development.

(LO4) An ability to evaluate and deliver the outcome of enquiry-based learning.

(S1) Self-management readiness to accept responsibility (i.e. leadership), flexibility, resilience, self-starting, initiative, integrity, willingness to take risks, appropriate assertiveness, time management, readiness to improve own performance based on feedback/reflective learning

(S2) Problem solving/critical thinking/creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S3) Business and customer awareness basic understanding of the key drivers for business success – including the importance of innovation and taking calculated risks – and the need to provide customer satisfaction and build customer loyalty

(S4) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, applying ethics

Syllabus
 

The work of each student will be directed and supervised by individual supervisors.

A suitable subject for the work-based project will be agreed at the start of the module between the student, the student's employers and the individual supervisors.

The topic should allow the student to apply their learning from the pre-requisite modules.

A set of supporting lectures will be provided to help students plan and deliver their project, and to prepare for each assessment stage, including literature search and review; developing a suitable plan; statistical and optimisation techniques; survey research methods, research presentation.

Projects must be started a maximum of 6 months after the start of the module and be completed in 6 months.

A project proposal will be due 1 month after the start of the project.

Final stage assessments will be a report and oral presentation with Q&A session due 6 months after the start of the project.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures to support and inform project work
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 5

Teaching Method 2 - Supervision
Description: Project meetings with supervisor
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 5

         15

5

 25
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 175
TOTAL HOURS 200

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Project proposal specifying the aim, objectives and expected outcomes There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assess  6 pages    15       
Final report on project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :6 months after project s  25 pages maximum    60       
Presentation followed by Q&A session There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :6 months af  40 minutes    25       

Recommended Texts
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