Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:08
Rapid changes in world business and advances in technology mean companies are seeking new ways to compete and innovate. Business consultants can offer much needed advice and expertise. This course is intended to introduce you to the work of business consultants and identify the competencies you will require to apply for a career in consultancy. The course will be taught by practicing consultants and will cover both theoretical as well as practical aspects of business consultancy.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The Introduction to Business Consultancy course will cover a range of topics that will be delivered with multiple methods including lectures, guest talks, case-based assessments etc.
The course is aimed at those with career aspirations to join a consulting firm, start their own business consultancy or interested to know more about business with psychology and the role of a consultant. The course will provide you with an overview of the basics of management consultancy. Course syllabus will cover topics such as an overview of the consulting industry, contemporary issues in business consulting, preparing for a successful career in business consultancy, working as a consultant etc.
Completion of this course will help you to develop your skills, confidence and knowledge of business consulting sector and help you with personal and professional development.
| Description | Value |
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| Site visit to consulting firm/client in Aberdeen - £10pp | 10.0000 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 15 | |
| Feedback |
3 x timed short answer (250 word) questions based on first 5 weeks of lectures & workshops, completed in Workshop win 40mins. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Discuss and debate contemporary issues in business consultancy in the UK and internationally. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand and describe the nature of consulting and the consulting process. |
| Factual | Remember | Provide an overview of the current business consulting industry in the UK and abroad and name the key consulting firms and their specialist areas. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 75 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 17 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback to be provided by course tutors based on how students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, analysis linking theory and practice, and critical evaluation and coherent argument. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Discuss and debate contemporary issues in business consultancy in the UK and internationally. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand and describe the nature of consulting and the consulting process. |
| Factual | Remember | Provide an overview of the current business consulting industry in the UK and abroad and name the key consulting firms and their specialist areas. |
| Procedural | Apply | Explain the linkage between theory and practice in aiding organisational change within businesses. |
| Reflection | Understand | Identify the key skills needed for a consultant and understand how to work effectively in a client environment to prepare for a career in business consultancy. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written feedback to be provided by course tutors based on how students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, analysis linking theory and practice, and critical evaluation and coherent argument. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Remember | Provide an overview of the current business consulting industry in the UK and abroad and name the key consulting firms and their specialist areas. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand and describe the nature of consulting and the consulting process. |
| Reflection | Understand | Identify the key skills needed for a consultant and understand how to work effectively in a client environment to prepare for a career in business consultancy. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Discuss and debate contemporary issues in business consultancy in the UK and internationally. |
| Procedural | Apply | Explain the linkage between theory and practice in aiding organisational change within businesses. |
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