...Module Guide In this module, we shall cover: 1. Module Aims 2. Module Outcomes 3. Module Units 4. Module Assessment Submission 5. Module Assessment: Formative activities 6. Module assessment: Final Summative assessment 7. Your Faculty Team 8. Reading sources . Module Aims * An understanding of the current state of knowledge around entrepreneurship and start-up models and research as a platform for the market research of a potential business opportunity. * Recognition of progress from idea to an opportunity through a creative but also measured feasibility study * Learning through a practical market research process sourcing relevant current data with judgement and confidence towards justifying a perceived opportunity and its implementation. * Understanding the relevance of group and network resources in business opportunity preparation and the student’s own self efficacy in terms of ability, adaptability and behaviours in these social contexts. Module Outcomes On completion of this module you will be able to: 1) Analyse and understand the key concepts around opportunity, entrepreneurial behaviour and the factors in the process of start-up and survival 2) Identify ideas to create opportunities, national or international, through a feasibility analysis and evaluation using relevant disciplines and frameworks 3) Recognise the tension between the creative (innovative) and measured elements (data analysis and evaluation) of a...
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...Critical Evaluation Module Plan Semester One, January 2012 (On-line delivery) Week | Topic (Discussion Thread) | Closing Date for Posting Response | Date of Feedback by Tutor | Assignment Dates | Wk 1. Mon 16th January | Skills Audit self assessment | Not posted. Used for first part of assignment | | Assignment A 10th FebruaryAssignment B 27th February | Wk 2. Mon 23rd January | Reflection | By 29th January | By 3rd February | | Wk 3. Monday 30th January | Critical Reading / Critical Thinking. Referencing Technique | By 5th February | By 7th February | | Wk 4. Monday 6th February | Information and How to Search for it | By 12th February | By 15th February | | Wk 5. Monday 13th February | Evaluating the Quality of Information | By 19th February | By 21st February | | Wk 6. Monday 20th February | | | | | N.B. Feedback to threads will be given as group feedback and will be posted within the announcements page of the module Blackboard site. Where necessary students will be emailed individually if specific issues need to be addressed. Week 1. Attend classroom workshop, 10 – 4pm: 16 January in Carlisle, 17 January Lancaster Activity – Skills audit self assessment. To be discussed with Personal Tutor by 30th January Week 2. Activity – Read resources on reflection within learning resources for the module. Thread - In a maximum of 300 words, prepare a reflective account of experience of undertaking the skills audit self assessment. Include references...
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...|1a. Module Title: |1b. Module Code: | |Crisis, Change and Creativity in Contemporary Business |BP1BS313 | |2a. Module Scheme: |2b. Name of Programme(s): | |Undergraduate |BSc(Hons) in Business and Management | |3a. Module Leader: |3b. Location: | |Ioannis Doukas (Ph.D Candidate) |Business School | |4a. Module Status: |4b. Module Credit Rating: |4c. Module Type: | |Dedicated |20 |Core Module (Compulsory Module) | |5. Programme Stage in which module is offered: | |Year 3, Semester A | |6. Total learning hours: ...
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...School of Nursing & Midwifery MENTORSHIP ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT Student mentor’s Name: (Block Capitals) Keele ID Number: (First 8 digits from Keele Card) Module Code: NUR-30186 Workplace Name: Module Start & Finish Dates: Supervisor’s Name: (Block Capitals) Personal Tutor: (Block Capitals) Start: Finish: Module Leader: (Block Capitals) Assessment Submission Date: Assessment Result: For MIDWIFERY STUDENTS ONLY, the assessment decision also includes sign-off Date of Supervisor’s Last Update: PASS (Supervisor – please delete above as appropriate) FAIL (Supervisor – please delete above as appropriate) Assessment date: Please download and save this file with your own name as part of the file name Student mentors MUST keep and back-up copies of this document as it must be submitted to the School by email as part of the module’s summative assessment strategy. 1 C:\Users\NATHAN\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\GJVPHQF6\NUR%20%2030186%20Mentorship%20Assessment%20Document%20SEPTEMBER%202014[1].rtf Introduction This booklet contains the necessary documentation for recording whether or not a student mentor has demonstrated achievement of the competencies for this module. The following details provide guidance for student mentors, supervisors, link lecturers and tutorial staff on the assessment of student mentors during the module. The document is to be completed electronically by the student mentor...
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...the premise that: • students are required to experience literature in a variety of modes (short story, novel, poetry, non-fiction, film and drama) • there should be a continuing study of non-literary material (print and non-print, multi-media) • students should be encouraged to develop reading interests outside the classroom • there will be a continuing emphasis on oral English in class discussions, small group discussions, debating, public speaking, interviewing, dramatic reconstructions • writing, both formal and informal, is central to students’ growth in English. Advanced English Course Overview |Topic |Focus |Texts |Assessment | |Area of Study |Discovery |The poetry of Robert Frost...
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...UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND / SEGi UNIVERSITY BA (HONS) BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Module: Core Business Skills Code: UGB 103 Assessment Element 1: Skills Audit and PDP Plan (Total 15 module marks) (This assignment covers the following skills learning outcomes, taken from the Module Guide: Skills:- 8 - Manage own time, including setting own goals and targets for Progress Files) Date of Submission: 12th October 2012 TASK: Draw up an initial skills assessment to rate your skills level. Your assessment should include an analysis of your current strengths and weaknesses, personal development goals, and action plan. To complete this task you are required to: 1. Complete Form A “Self Assessment of my Present University Skills”, Form B “Areas for Discussion with your tutor”, and Form C “PDP Plan”. You may proceed with this activity after personally meeting and discussing with your tutor. 2. For further information please to refer to “Guide to Finding Study Skills Support & Starting Out on your Personal Development”, available on Sunspace in the UGB103 site. FORM A (3 Marks) SELF ASSESSMENT OF MY PRESENT UNIVERSITY SKILLS |Name: | |Date: | |Rate your Skills and Abilities ...
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...Department of Management Personal Effectiveness Certificate of Higher Education in Management/ Funeral Management Draft Module Outline (2015/16) Code: FFMN009H4 Term: Autumn and Spring Day – Autumn Term: Tuesday or Saturday (Bloomsbury) Day – Spring Term: Saturday (Bloomsbury) Time: Weekday Evenings 18:00 to 21:00; Saturdays 10:00 Time: Room(s): TBC Code: {{module code}} Term: {{term}} to 17:00 {{day/s}} 6.00pm to 9.00pm Room: {{room}} Lecturers: Ian Harrison Peter Hirsch Keith Mattacks V1:06/07/2015 Table of Contents Personal Effectiveness – Module Overview............................................................................................ 2 Aims and Objectives................................................................................................................................ 2 Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................................. 2 Key Readings ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Required Reading................................................................................................................................2 Recommended Reading ...................................................................................................................... 2 Journal Articles....
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...MSc Business Management BS7916 Principles of Responsible Management Semester One 2013- Module Handbook Module Leader : Dr Roz Sunley Room 201 Roz.Sunley@winchester.ac.uk Room 201 West Downs 01962 827339 In this module study guide you will find much of what you need in order to successfully complete the module. Further learning materials and information are available on the learning network under the module code BS7916. Module Code BS7916 Module Name: Principles of Responsible Management It is your responsibility to: * Collect a copy of the reading pack from the faculty office * Attend both lecture and seminar sessions as stated on your timetable * Arrive in time for the start of all taught sessions * Read the preparatory reading before the taught sessions each week * Undertake any directed learning that may be set * Seek help from the module tutor if you are having any problems with any aspect of the module * Hand in assignments on time Tutor contact details: Module leader: Dr Roz Sunley Roz.Sunley@winchester.ac.uk Module tutor: Dr Natalia Yakovleva Natalia.Yakovleva@winchester.ac.uk Module administrator: Karen Robbertze Karen.Robbertze@winchester.ac.uk Contents Introduction and learning outcomes 3 Weekly schedule 4-6 Assessment 7-9 Useful texts 9-11 Feedback, Harvard referencing etc 12 Study guide for each week 12 - 17 Marking criteria 18 – 20 Background...
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...Hi Students, Welcome to the Fall Semester! Here are your assignments for Week 1, beginning August 19. Read Chapter 1 in the Schermerhorn textbook. Listen to and study the PowerPoint slides for Module 1. These links are also in your BB menu under PowerPoint Modules. • Module 1 http://ucmconnect.ucmo.edu/p14239331/ Do the self-assessment, 21st Century Manager, for the Module. You will find them at the textbook web site at www.wiley.com/college/schermerhorn (click on your textbook, then click on “Visit companion sites,” next click on “Student companion site.” Remember to post your comments and reflection about the assessment either in an online journal or off line. You may use the information later in a memo. The case for Module 1 in the back of your textbook: Always do the first 3 discussion questions. Do not do Question 4. Page 416 Trader Joe’s Each member on your team should post/reply 6 times. Please complete your posts/replies by 11:30 p.m. on Thursday August 22. For instructions please refer to BB Assignments. Do the Web Quizzes for this chapter/module. Note: The first online test will be over Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4 on Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please check your schedule and adjust accordingly. The test will open in “Tests” in BB at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 12 (not a minute before). Also, you should plan to meet in the scheduled classroom during your class time on Sept. 17 for an activity. Points will be assigned for the activity. ...
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...[pic] |Module Title: |Contemporary Management Practice | |Module No.: |G106431 | |Module Tutor: |Laura Luo | |Submission Details: |Wednesday 21st March 2012 | |Assignment Title: |Contemporary Management Practice | |Assignment No.: |1 of 2 (50%) | |Length: |Between 2000 and 2500 words (not including appendices) | Learning outcomes tested: |No. |Domain |Description | |1 |Knowledge |Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary management concepts and| | | |thinking; organisational behaviour in modern organisation settings; the role of| | | |manager in terms of: change, team-working, control, structure, power and | | | ...
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...Williams College Managing Activities to Achieve Results Name of Student: Student ID: Course: HND Business (Management) Unit: 15 Managing Activities to Achieve Results QCF Level: 5 Credit Value: 15 Teacher: Date of Issue: Internally Verified: Yes Internal Verifier: George Reginald Anokye Date : 15/11/11 Date of submission: 05/01/2011 To be signed by Student I declare that all the work produced as a response to this assignment is all my own work. I understand the college policy on plagiarism. Student signature showing understanding of plagiarism notice To be filled by Lecturer Guidelines: 1) R: Referred P: Pass M: Merit D: Distinction 2) Feedback: Please put comments depending upon grade, for example if R- what can be improved and if P – you could give positive feedback. Circle as appropriate LO 1 Evaluate the interrelationship between the different processes and functions of the organisation Justify the methodology to be used to map processes to the organisation’s goals and objectives Evaluate the output of the process and the quality gateways P M D R P M D R P M D R Feedback for LO1: LO 2 Design plans which promote goals and objectives for own area of responsibility Write objectives, which are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based to align people and other...
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... * Business School * * MGT3150 * * Managerial Leadership Module Handbook Autumn Term (24 week module) Department : Business and Management Module Leader: Jennie O’Connor Email: jennie4@mdx.ac.uk Telephone: 020 8411 4242 Room: W125 Campus: Hendon Module Tutors: Gavin Andrews (Hendon) Baboo Bhurusingh Ramkissoon (Mauritius) Eric Hwang (Hong Kong) Mr. C H Liyanage (ICB – Sri Lanka) Mohamad Rishardh (ICT – Sri Lanka) Neelofer Mashood (Dubai) Academic Year: October 2012/2013 Table of Contents Section | Content | Page | 123456Appendices123 | Module AimsModule SyllabusLearning OutcomesTeaching and Learning StrategiesLearning ResourcesAssessment StrategyKey DatesTeam Progress ReportAuthentic Learning Report Marking Criteria | 334579141517 | | | | 1. MODULE AIMS The purpose of general business and management programmes is threefold: 1. Study of organisations (public, private and non profit), their management and the changing external environment in which they operate. 2. Preparation for, and the development of, a career in business and management. 3. Enhancement of lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to society at large (QAA 2007). Within this context, this module aims to do the following: 4. Examine the historical context of managerial leadership and critically evaluate effectiveness of the theoretical...
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...[pic] Coursework Assignment Brief |Semester: |C15 | |Module Code: |PC209 | |Module Title: |Systems Analysis & Design | |Programme: |Computer Science/Computer Science with Business Informatics | |Level: |Level 5 | |Awarding Body: |Plymouth University | |Module Leader: |Nikita Mazurov | |Format: |Systems Analysis and Design Portfolio Document | |Presentation: |No | |Any special requirements: |No | |Word Limit: |Between 1500-2000 words. ...
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...[pic] Coursework Assignment Brief |Semester: |C15 | |Module Code: |PC209 | |Module Title: |Systems Analysis & Design | |Programme: |Computer Science/Computer Science with Business Informatics | |Level: |Level 5 | |Awarding Body: |Plymouth University | |Module Leader: |Nikita Mazurov | |Format: |Systems Analysis and Design Portfolio Document | |Presentation: |No | |Any special requirements: |No | |Word Limit: |Between 1500-2000 words. ...
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...TSS444 Tertiary Skills Assignment 1: Learning analysis Assignm ent purpose The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate you understand a variety of learning styles and preferences and have considered how this affects your own learning. Date due This assignment is due in Week 4. Refer to Assessment tab, then Summary of your assessment, for the actual due date for this assignment. W eighting This assignment is worth 20% of your final mark. W ord lim it Part 1 300–500 words; Part 2 400–600 words Required resources • • • • Module 1 and the first topic of Module 2. Any notes you took from the Module 1 readings. Assignment 1 Reading Summary Chart. This can be found in the Assessment tab, Assignment 1 page, below assignment 1 link. The Module 1 readings (all found in Module 1 Learning Strategies and Techniques) Hock, R. R. (2013). Forty studies that changed psychology: Explorations into the history of psychological research (7th ed.). Retrieved from http://www.edmondschools.net/Portals/3/docs/Terri_McGill/READMultiple%20Intell.pdf Mobbs, R. (2003). Honey and Mumford learning styles. Retrieved from http://www.le.ac.uk/users/rjm1/etutor/resources/learningtheories/honeymumford.html Sidhu, A. (n.d.). VARK learning style. Retrieved from http://futurehumanevolution.com/vark-learning-style Form atting your assignm ent • • • • The first page is the title page; this includes the title of the assignment, the assignment number, your name and student...
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