Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: Tourism Project Management – Consultancy-Based Project
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Annaleigh Margey
Departments: Business and Humanities
Module Description: To develop business consultancy skills that are transferable into the business consultancy profession or in internal management positions within organisations. These skills will be enhanced through applied business research and or consultancy practice within an organisation whereby a specific topic will be investigated and a proposal/solution formulated and presented.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Formulate a business proposal and translate this into a feasible solution to solve/enhance a relevant work-based situation.
MLO2 Undertake relevant independent research into the aspect of business management.
MLO3 Present the solution in an appropriate management report format.
MLO4 Translate management theory into a practical context for a Tourism Based Project.
MLO5 Reflect on the process surrounding its application.
Pre-requisite learning
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The practice of management consulting.
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Consulting as a profession
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Business research methods and practice.
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Negotiating a scope of work and developing a business proposal.
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Data collection and analysis.
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Preparing and presenting a consulting report and managing expectations.
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Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%
Module Special Regulation
This module is completed through independent work based on a topic to be agreed upon by the student's host company/organization and academic supervisor.

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
3,000 word report containing an executive summary and recommendations page this will be provided to the employer. Assignments will be marked by the supervisor and a sample of the marking internally moderated. Additional academic guidelines will be given to help students complete this module. This module is completed through independent work based on a topic to be agreed by the student's employer/host and academic supervisor. A business report outlining the analysis and solution to the business proposal agreed with an employer. This will include a reflective summary identifying the student's learning experience throughout this work-based project.
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact This module is completed through independent work based on a topic agreed upon by the student's employer/host company and academic supervisor. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact This module is completed through independent work based on a topic agreed upon by the student's employer/host company and academic supervisor. Every Second Week 1.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
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