Module Details

Module Code: INTR9027
Title: Strategic Project Management
Long Title: Strategic Project Mgmt in Biosciences
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4218 - Biotechnology
Module Delivered in: no programmes
Module Description: An introduction to the principles of strategic management, specifically as it applies to the biosciences. Key strategic management tools and techniques, as well as performance measurement methods, will be covered. Students will also examine the concept of responsible practice and ethics as applied to their field of study.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically assess the importance of strategic management principles.
LO2 Analyze strategy in the context of strategic planning and strategic thinking.
LO3 Critically evaluate the principles of strategic management, focusing on leadership and change management.
LO4 Evaluate the key strategic management tools, including performance measurement, in a bioscience based organisational context.
LO5 Critically appraise the processes of change management.
LO6 Assess responsible practice and ethics in research and development in the biosciences.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
An introduction to Strategic Management in the Biosciences
An introduction to the importance of strategic management principles in the biosciences, including an analysis of strategy and an overview of the difference between strategic planning and strategic thinking.
Strategic Management Tools and Techniques
An introduction to the key strategic management tools, including SWOT, PEST, Porter’s Five Forces, Scenario planning and Cultural Web Analysis and an analysis of their application in an organizational context.
Performance measurement
Define and measure ‘best practice’ in an organizational context, including tools such as the Balanced Scorecard and Strategic Triangle.
Change Management
An introduction to organizational change, including a detailed overview of key change management models appropriate to the biosciences.
Leadership
A detailed overview of strategic management and operational management. An analysis of the key leadership styles and their associated strengths and weaknesses. An introduction to best practice in leadership for change management.
Ethics and responsible practice
An introduction to the importance of ethics and responsible practice in research and development, including an overview of MTU’s research ethics procedures.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
A strategic organizational analysis case study in a practice-based setting. This written report will be based on published literature and written in manuscript format.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
An oral presentation based on the written report.
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

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Online Lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Online Tutorials Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture material and recommended reading Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Allen C Amason,Andrew Ward. (2020), Strategic Management, 2. Routledge, p.304, [ISBN: 9780367430061].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Morgen Witzel,Taylor & Francis Group. (2022), Management, 2. Routledge, p.224, [ISBN: 9780367775124].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Portny, S. E., and J. Austin. (2002), Project management for scientists, Science.
This module does not have any other resources