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MQM3PBC: Practice Based Business Challenge
Module code: MQM3PBC
Module provider: Marketing and Reputation; Henley Business School
Credits: 40
Level: 7
When you'll be taught: Full year
Module convenor: Dr Nadeem Khan, email: nadeem.khan@henley.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: No placement specified
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students:
Talis reading list:
Last updated: 19 November 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This module aims to allow students to execute a board level governance research project on a topic of their choice, with direction from an academic supervisor. Each student will design, undertake, analyse, evaluate and synthesise a research project as written report.Ìý
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Each student will undertake a governance, board related problem/director dilemma which is based on a live, in-practice issue within an organisation. This will progress the governance issue that was identified in the proposal to the programme. It is expected that students will have the opportunity to adapt and refine their initial proposal in light of learning that has taken place on the programme. The business challenge will provide the student with the opportunity to draw and build on what has been learnt in the core/elective modules of the MA and apply a range of knowledge and skills to a real board level organisational governance issue or problem. The student is to pursue and execute this self-directed board level research in an area of interest and provide findings/outcomes of value that has impact to the organisation.Ìý
Students will be expected to use the research approaches introduced in the core module and apply this in data collection, analysis and the development of an evidence based justified outcomes. In their self- directed research, each student will be supported by an academic supervisor and will receive guidance.Ìý
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:Ìý
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- Demonstrate ability to define, organise and execute a research at board levelÌý
- Engage appropriate research approaches in undertaking research at board levelÌý
- Refine research skills, tools and techniques and sensitively collect data and synthesis with the application of theory/model to practical issuesÌý
- Prepare and produce a report of the findings/outcomes that will have value-added and impact to the organisationÌý
- Contribute to the development of their board and organisationÌý
- Enhance behaviours, skills and capabilities in undertaking research at board levelÌý
- Understand governance and director level issues more holistically and broadlyÌý
- Produce findings/outcomes that will have value and impact beyond the organisationÌý
Module content
In this module each student will engage in self-directed research of a board level governance issue. It is expected that the student will have access to board level directors and relevant managers (depth) in their organisation. This module will build on the proposal that was submitted at the start of the programme. It is expected that students will have the opportunity to adapt and refine their initial proposal in light of learning that has taken place on the programme. Each student is expected to execute the progressed proposed research within their organisational setting. The student will be supported by one hour a month academic supervision. Participants will further have opportunity to engage with a mentor in a group to discuss and share a session at around month 2 and month 4.Ìý
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This module consists of a six month business challenge research undertaken by student of a live board level governance issue in an organisation.Ìý
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
Supervisory support for Business Challenge.Ìý
The contact hours are shown based on starting in semester 1 in the table below for illustrative purposes only. The actual timing will vary depending on your cohort start date and maybe across different semesters.Ìý
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Study hours
At least 6 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Lectures | |||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | 2 | 2 | |
Project Supervision | 3 | 3 | |
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | |||
ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
ÌýPlacement and study abroad | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
ÌýIndependent study hours | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Independent study hours | 195 | 195 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
50% pass mark - Students need to achieve a mark of 50% in each assessment and overall 50% mark to pass this module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Business Challenge report/dissertation | 100 | 12000 words (+20%/-10%) | Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:
/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark;Ìý
- where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Engagement with supervision and tutorials; Q&A
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Business Challenge Report/dissertation | 100 | 12000 words | Resubmission deadlines date depends on cohort entry and to be provided by MC, tutor or administrator |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | £30 | |
Required textbooks | £60 | |
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.