Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:01
The MSc Consulting Challenge requires students to produce a consulting report based upon their experience consulting for a company of their choice or a case study provided by the course convenor.
Advanced level knowledge and practice of a sub-area of the discipline is developed through practical interaction with the chosen business or detailed case study material. The students will be assigned an academic supervisor to oversee their research, data collection and report preparation.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The Consulting Challenge requires the students to produce a report that is the practical application of sound academic theory. In consultation with their supervisor, students will be able to reflect on, and learn, integrate new knowledge and apply it in the context of business consultancy. Each Consulting Challenge will be mentored by a qualified supervisor.
Students will first either identify a company they want to consult to or be given a case study to review and identify the consulting problem or discuss this with the course coordinator. Upon approval, a supervisor will be assigned to each student. Students will then be given primary and secondary research methodologies options to further explore the consulting problem through research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis and produce recommendations.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| 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. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of business management and psychology in the context of consulting and the ability to apply such knowledge in complex organisational contexts. |
| Factual | Evaluate | Critically explore and apply both primary and secondary research methodologies to demonstrate the ability to conduct research into complex business management issues. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Evidence critical thinking, analyse, and synthesise of key theories and concepts. |
| Procedural | Create | Demonstrate ability to produce a professional consulting report. |
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate the ability to recognise and address ethical issues related research in the context of business consultancy. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of business management and psychology in the context of consulting and the ability to apply such knowledge in complex organisational contexts. |
| Factual | Evaluate | Critically explore and apply both primary and secondary research methodologies to demonstrate the ability to conduct research into complex business management issues. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Evidence critical thinking, analyse, and synthesise of key theories and concepts. |
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate the ability to recognise and address ethical issues related research in the context of business consultancy. |
| Procedural | Create | Demonstrate ability to produce a professional consulting report. |
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