BUS3009 : Management Research Briefing for Sustainable Organisational Futures
BUS3009 : Management Research Briefing for Sustainable Organisational Futures
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Tracy Scurry
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
- Capacity limit: 50 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 0.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This is an optional capstone module for the N200 and N120/121 programmes.
The module aims to provide an opportunity for students, drawing on learning from across their programme of study, to undertake an independent analysis of a contemporary organisational issue related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to present an overview of existing research and formulate recommendations for a non-academic/practitioner audience in the form of a research briefing report.
This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to:
1. evaluate empirical evidence and management information to inform your understanding of a contemporary organisational issue related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
2. appreciate the complexities and constant change in addressing organisational needs in challenging global contexts;
3. apply academic theory and concepts to analyse contemporary organisational issues including an appreciation of ethical considerations faced by organisations.
Outline Of Syllabus
There is no set syllabus for this module as it involves the opportunity for students to undertake independent research and analysis of a contemporary organisational issue related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students will draw explicitly from the knowledge and skill base of their programme of study overall to complete this management research briefing. Supporting learning activities will include the following topics:
Writing management research briefs e.g. identifying and selecting evidence, applying theoretical knowledge, critically analysing evidence, developing recommendations, considering ethical implications
Communicating to different audiences
Reflective practice e.g. continuous professional development
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate:
1. Appreciation of the uncertainty and ambiguity in information available to managers when
considering the factors that influence decision-making related to sustainable futures in organisations.
2. Critically evaluate organisational ethical challenges that inform organisational decision making; and
3. A comprehensive understanding of core management areas underpinned by research knowledge
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of the module, you will be able to:
1. Systematically identify and critically evaluate a range of evidence sources to enable decision
making in an organisation context;
2. Critically evaluate and apply relevant theory to practice;
3. Generate, synthesise and evaluate qualitative and quantitative information for decision-making
related to the organisational issue identified;
4. Demonstrate your abilities as an independent learner, critical thinker and reflective practitioner; and
5. Present your analysis and professionally communicate your findings with relevant audiences.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 185:00 | 185:00 | Preparation for formative and summative assessment |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Provide drop-in/surgery support to the students in developing their individual work and in their independent study. |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 185:00 | 185:00 | To undertake individual research, secondary data retrieval, analysis and evaluation. Developing written drafts for discussion and feedback in workshops. Preparing final submission. |
Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module consists of a mix of taught sessions, tailored support sessions, and independent working supported with structured guided learning materials via Canvas.
The module is structured as follows:
• The taught sessions and relevant online learning materials will refresh student knowledge and understanding of the academic theories, concepts and
models relevant to the module, as well as developing project management and communication techniques;
• The formative assessment will give the module team the opportunity to provide feedback on theory knowledge and
understanding;
• The drop-in sessions will provide support to the students in the development of their assessment and in support of their independent study.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Report | 2 | M | 60 | 6000 - 8000 word individual research briefing |
Report | 1 | M | 40 | 2000 word research briefing protocol |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Written exercise | 1 | M | Written exercises linked to workshops to enable the module team to give formative feedback in the workshop sessions. |
Written exercise | 2 | M | Written exercises linked to workshops to enable the module team to give formative feedback in the workshop sessions. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The module provides students with the opportunity to apply their learning to a contemporary organisational issue related to the range of topics they have studied throughout their programme of study. The assessments enable the students to develop their decision making, project management, report writing and reflective practice skills.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS3009's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- BUS3009's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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