Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7042
Title: Integrated Case Study
Long Title: Integrated Case Study
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This case study integrates the essential management skills, competencies and knowledge acquired in the following areas; finance, human resources, organisational behaviour, information systems, procurement marketing and strategic management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the essential principles of organisation behaviour and human resource management.
LO2 Apply the appropriate skills in the functional areas of supply chain and project management.
LO3 Demonstrate financial management skills and an appreciation of economic theory.
LO4 Discuss the role that marketing management and information systems play in the management of organisations.
LO5 Discuss the strategic planning process and alternative approaches to strategy formulation.
LO6 Perform both a strategic, environmental and internal analysis.
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
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Case Study integrating the areas of HR Planning, Organisational Structures, Motivation, Recruitment, Selection and Retention.
Project Management
Case Study examining the principles, objectives, processes of project management.
Financial Management
Case Study requiring the interpretation of Financial Statements and an appreciation of role of Management Accountant and Financial Managers.
Marketing Management
Advising on marketing strategies in a case study context.
Supply Chain Management
Examining relationship management and outsourcing in a case study context.
Strategic Management
Apply strategic management thinking and models to a case study based scenario.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Mini-Case Study. The Integrated Case requires students to assimilate a significant volume of life like content and to demonstrate and apply their knowledge and technical competence across all programme modules in an integrated and innovative manner in order to address and resolve the challenges facing the case study subject.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Case Study Workshops Every Second Week 3.00 6
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private Study, Case Study Practice and Reflection. Every Week 11.00 11
Total Hours 17.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Case Study Workshops Every Second Week 2.00 4
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private Study, Case Study Practice and Reflection Every Week 12.00 12
Total Hours 16.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Coughlan & Teresa Brannik. (2014), Doing Action Based Research in Your Organisation, 4th. Sage Publishing, London, [ISBN: 9781446272572].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BMNGT_7 Bachelor of Business in Management 4 Mandatory