2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS2931 Evidence-based Consultancy

10 creditsClass Size: 90

Module manager: Panagiotis Stamolampros
Email: P.Stamolampros@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills to act in a consultancy capacity for both external and internal clients in a commercial context providing evidence based solutions to business problems.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills to act in a consultancy capacity for both external and internal clients in a commercial context providing evidence based solutions to business problems.

Learning outcomes
Knowledge/Application

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Analyse and articulate the consultancy process
2. Explain the importance of understanding client needs (internal and external)
3. Apply different ways of identifying the required resources to achieve the business goal in an evidence-based way (as shown in the sessions, and outlined in the syllabus)
4. Identify and discuss ethical issues involved in the use of data

Subject specific

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

Subject specific
1. Use their data analysis skills more effectively in a working environment
Transferable
1. Apply critical thinking and analysis in a business context
2. Communicate effectively via presentations and written reports
3. Be aware of cultural factors in global organisations
4. Manage their time effectively

Skills outcomes
Ethical Awareness

Syllabus

Indicative content:
1. Business analysis: understanding client problems
2. Structural Problem Solving
3. Effective presentation skills
4. Project management
5. Ethical issues in data analysis

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	9	1.00	9.00
Private study hours			80.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Online MCQ revision tests relating to lecture material will provide instant feedback and correct answers with their justification. This will act as formative feedback.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

The resit for this module will be 100% by 2hr examination.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/04/2023 14:49:15

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