Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (archived)
Module BUSI42915: DELIVERING THE CHANGE PROGRAMME (I)
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI42915:
DELIVERING THE CHANGE PROGRAMME (I)
| Type |
Tied |
Level |
4 |
Credits |
15 |
Availability |
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Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- The aim of the module is to enable participants to execute the set of actions necessary to achieve the goals of the change programme in a complex environment.
Content
- A project framework
- Project management
- Programme management
- People and projects
- Adapting the approach to the context.
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to critically evaluate the strengths and success factors of a framework for the (agile/adaptive) lifecycle of a change programme.
- Be able to explain the principles underpinning an approach to projects that address the challenges of innovation and significant business change.
- Have a critical appreciation of key risks and success factors in the project lifecycle.
- Be able to apply key specialized practices related to the business activities at each stage of the lifecycle.
- Consistently apply an advanced level of knowledge and wider intellectual skills in this complex and specialized area of study.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- The learning outcomes will be addressed through a combination of lectures, case studies and seminars. The summative assessment by Assignment, is a Review and assessment of a current project together with an action plan for a current project. It is designed to test both students' conceptual knowledge and understanding, and their ability to apply what they have learned.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Lectures |
6 |
|
3 hours |
18 |
|
| Tutorials |
|
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|
|
■ |
| Seminars |
3 |
|
2 hours |
6 |
■ |
| Practicals |
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| Group, case study work |
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|
|
|
■ |
| Preparation & Reading |
|
|
|
126 |
|
| Other: (Mentor visits) |
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|
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| Total |
|
|
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150 |
|
Summative Assessment
| Component: Assignment |
Component Weighting: 100% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| assignment |
3000 words maximum |
100% |
|
Group exercise to develop a 'health check' for an IS project.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
