Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2023-2024 (archived)
Module BUSI49O15: Sustaining Change in Organisations (MBA) (Taught)
Department: Management and Marketing
BUSI49O15: Sustaining Change in Organisations (MBA) (Taught)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Not available in 2023/24 | Module Cap | None. |
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| Tied to | N1KS17 |
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| Tied to | N1KR17 |
| Tied to | N1N317 |
| Tied to | N1N417 |
| Tied to | N1KM17 |
| Tied to | N1KN17 |
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Sustaining Change in Organisations (MBA) (Online)
Aims
- The aims of the module are to enable students to: 
- critically evaluate the theories of change and how they apply in different contexts; 
- recognise and diagnose the need for change using appropriate models; 
- shape implementation strategies using appropriate techniques; 
- be critically aware of techniques for sustaining change interventions; 
- effectively lead people during change
Content
- The Nature of change
- Recognising and diagnosing the need for change
- Shaping intervention strategies
- Change Leadership
- Sustaining change
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- On completion of the module students should have:
- an advanced understanding of the theories of change and how they apply in different contexts
- a critical appreciation of the key concepts of sustaining change in different organizations.
- a critical appreciation of how to identify, implement and measure change.
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- recognise and diagnose the need for change using appropriate models.
- shape implementation strategies using appropriate specialist techniques.
- apply techniques for sustaining change interventions.
- lead people during change interventions.
Key Skills:
- Effective written communication skills 
- Planning, organising and time-management skills 
- Problem solving and analytical skills 
- Ability to use initiative 
- Advanced skills in the interpretation of data 
- Advanced computer-literacy skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a group
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of taught input, group work and case studies and discussion, supported by guided reading and specially-written self-study material. 
- The summative assessment of the module is in two parts, an individual written assignment and a group presentation, which are designed to test the acquisition and articulation of knowledge, critical understanding and skills of application and interpretation within the business context.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops (a combination of taught input, exercises, group work, case studies and discussion) timetabled in blocks | 24 | ||||
| Preparation and reading | 126 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Assignment | Component Weighting: 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Individual written report based on an analysis of an organization | 3,000 words | 100% | Same |
| Component: Group Presentation | Component Weighting: 40% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Group presentation | 15 mins | 100% | Same |
Formative Assessment:
Group-based case study exercise with a group presentation.
■ 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