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 2018-19 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

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

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

an ability to design and undertake an enquiry-based approach to learning and development.

an ability to evaluate and deliver the outcome of enquiry-based learning.

Syllabus
1 

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

 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Lectures to support and inform project work

Supervision - Project meetings with supervisor

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 5
Lectures to support and inform project work
        15
Project meetings with supervisor
20
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 180
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
Coursework  6 pages  First month  15  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Project proposal specifying the aim, objectives and expected outcomes 
Coursework  25 pages maximum  6 months after project start  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Final report on project 
Coursework  40 minutes  6 months after project start  25  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Presentation followed by Q&A session Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
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