Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8069
Title: Global Business Project
Long Title: Global Business Project
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competences to research and develop an industry based project in a global context which fosters strategic thinking. The module will require the learner to develop a strategy to address a defined problem within a specified time-frame. The learner is expected to be self-motivated and must communicate the process and outcomes of the project, in a manner appropriate to the global aviation industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Undertake a comprehensive internal and external environmental analysis on the factors that impact an industry based problem.
LO2 Systematically identify and engage with relevant stakeholders through a consultation process that informs understanding of the problem under examination.
LO3 Critically assess different possible solutions to the identified problem and in doing so, assess the issues and challenges which might arise.
LO4 Develop an appropriate strategy that can be readily and realistically implemented to address the identified problem.
LO5 Use appropriate industry based communication skills to convey the design, analysis and outcomes of the project.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Strategic problem definition
Problem definition. Environmental scanning and analysis. Stakeholder consultation. Engaging stakeholders and building trust. This section will focus on identifying an industry based problem through consultation with relevant stakeholders. Learners will engage in environmental analysis to inform the identified problem.
Project Planning
Develop a plan for the research project. Explore stages of the project lifecycle; initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing. Explore issues and challenges that might arise during the project process and identify critical success factors and constraints. Identify timing and resource implications.
Development of Methodology
Secondary and primary data. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Case studies, interviews, observation, questionnaires and focus groups. Online methodologies. This section will explore how learners should gather the data necessary to address the defined research problem. Learners should formulate and assess viable methodologies and technologies to address the industry based problem with a view to identifying the most appropriate methodology and technology(ies).
Data Analysis
Analytical tools and presentation of data. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools. Basic applications (databases, spreadsheets etc). Statistical packages. Working with 'survey monkey' and other online surveys. Appropriate methods of analysing the collected industry based data to draw insights and provide logical interpretations to inform the research problem will be explored.
Research Presentation and Report Writing
Oral presentations. Professional report writing, referencing and research ethics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Project Proposal will outline the industry problem to be explored. The proposal will include information on the environmental analysis undertaken, the stakeholder engagement process and the tentative proposed research approach.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Present on research findings. Learners will make a presentation outlining the industry problem under examination, the research conducted to date and the proposed plan of action to completion.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Final written project report. The final report will detail the industry based problem, the research undertaken, the recommended strategy and overall conclusions for the aviation industry.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of content and material underpinning learning outcomes Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision of business project Every Week 0.25 0.25
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learner engages in completing project Every Week 10.75 10.75
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.25
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of content and material underpinning learning outcomes Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision of business project Every Week 0.25 0.25
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learner engages in completing project Every Week 10.75 10.75
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.25
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Saunders, M; Lewis, P; Thornhill, A.. (2015), Research Methods for Business Students, 7th. Pearson, Essex, [ISBN: 9781292016627].
  • Bryan Greetham. (2014), How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137389763].
  • David Coghlan, Teresa Brannick. (2014), Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization, 4th. Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781446272572].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kate Williams. (2013), Planning Your Dissertation, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137327949].
  • John A. Sharp, John Peters, and Keith Howard. (2002), The management of a student research project, 3rd. Routledge, Hants, England, [ISBN: 9780566084904].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Angela Wright. (2016), The Research Journey: Through the Lens of the Adult Learner, Journal of Studies in Education,, Vol.6, No.1, [ISSN: 2162-6952].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIBAV_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business with Aviation Studies 12 Mandatory
CR_BGBPS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business and Pilot Studies 12 Mandatory