Management Project

You are required submit for Grading the TWO parts of the Module Assessment.

PART A: Management Project . The completed management project report must include ALL the chapters. Prior of submitting make sure that the document includes the following:

1) Cover Page and List of Contents.

2) Chapter 1: Introduction - Background and Objectives.

3) Chapter 2: Supportive Evidence.

4) Chapter 3: Study of Gantt chart.

5) Chapter 4: Contribution.

6) Chapter 5: Concluding Remarks.

7) References.

8) Appendices (if there are any)

Please acknowledge and cite all the relevant sources. The formatting of your citation and references must align with the Harvard referencing system. Part A Word limit is 8,400 (+/- 10%)

PART B: Reflective Portfolio . The completed Reflective Portfolio must include ALL the sections. Prior of submitting make sure that the document includes the following:

1) Cover Page and List of Contents.

2) Assumptions.

3) Ethics and Values.

4) Time Management.

5) Learning from Experience and Moving Forward

6) References (if you are using text-citations and theoretical viewpoints)

Part B Word limit is 3,600 (+/- 10%)

Dissertation Project/ Final Report. The module explores the concept, theories and practice of project management and consultancy skills. This module builds on the research methodology skills and requirements of critical debate established throughout the program and shows how these key skills are vital within a business context to ensure rigorous decision making. It examines combining the traditional research skills with project management and consultancy skills to enable an evidenced based approach to problem solving within an organisation. This module will improve student employability, enhance students' ability to manage complex projects across a range of dynamic business environments in the contexts of entrepreneurship and leadership and management of change.

It is important in your submissions to use high quality sources of information.   

To identify high quality sources of information you can check the impact factor score of the journals that you use in your submissions. For instance, Harvard business review, journal of management, journal of management studies, British journal of management, academy of management journal, are some interesting and high quality sources that can help in developing the submissions.

Students are required to submit:

1) A typed 8.400 words (+/-10%) Management project report.

2) A typed 3.600 words (+/-10%) Reflective Portfolio

Remember, you need to have 2 separate submissions (1. the Management Project report, 2 the Reflective Portfolio)

Grading Criteria:

Essay marking criteria For Management Project Report (70%):

1) Client Aims & Objectives 10%

· Clear identification of the Client’s requirements setting out the objectives of the study.

2) Supporting Evidence 45%

· Critical Identification and Evaluation of suitable industry studies and frameworks applicable to the project

· A critical exploration of the relevant academic theory to support the subjects covered in the project.

· This is NOT a literature review; it should identify and explain the RELEVANT methods that would be used to conduct the study

3) Gantt Chart & Methods 25%

· Identification, explanation and critical evaluation of the range of activities needed to complete the Client’s project.

· Understanding and critical reflection in scheduling the activities e.g. timelines, dependent activities, etc.

4 Contribution 20%

· A critical evaluation of the deliverable outcomes of the project.

· Clear meeting of the Client objectives set for the project.

· Remember, you are showing the Client WHY your approach is the most suitable to meet their aims and thus win the bid

Essay marking criteria For Reflective Portfolio (30%):

1) Assumptions 25%

2) Ethics and Values 25%

3) Time Management 25%

4) Learning from Experience and Moving Forward 25%

Prior to submitting PLEASE make sure of the following:

1) Your submission falls within the required word limit

2) It is typed carefully

3) It includes ALL the revised chapters 

4) All the sections are included and titled consistently 

5) To acknowledge all sources by citing and referencing them.

6) That the formatting of your citations and references is always in the line with the requirements of the Harvard Referencing System.