| Unit name | Applied Global Challenges Project in International Business and Strategy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MGRCM0039 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Jeon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Management - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important?
This unit provides you with an unparalleled platform to strengthen your knowledge and skills you have acquired on the MSc International Business and Strategy: Global Challenges programme. By collaborating with organisations from a variety of sectors—whether public, private, or non-profit—you will have the extraordinary opportunity to work in teams to investigate urgent global challenges facing these organisations based on the project briefs they provide, applying your academic insights to real-world issues. This immersive experience not only solidifies your understanding of complex global dynamics but also equips you with the practical expertise necessary for your future career.
How does this unit fits into your programme of study?
The "Applied Global Challenges Project in International Business and Strategy" unit serves as the pinnacle of your educational journey in the MSc in International Business and Strategy: Global Challenges programme. This unit is strategically positioned to empower you to integrate theory and practice, working in teams to identify and investigate a particular question related to global challenges facing organisational partners. Based on group-based extensive independent research with the help of academic supervisor, it is expected to convey final research output with both academic and non-academic audiences.
An overview of content
This unit integrates academic theories with real-world application. Students develop a research proposal based on a project brief, conduct a literature review, apply research methodologies, and create deliverables for an overseas organisational partner. Guided by an academic supervisor, the project culminates in a reflective academic account.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
Completing this unit equips students with practical know-how and a nuanced understanding of global challenges. It hones critical thinking, enabling a multi-faceted view of complex issues. Skill-wise, students gain project management expertise and learn to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, readying them for professional roles in the future career.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
The principal method of teaching is through supervision. This is carried out on an individual basis supported by small group supervision where appropriate.
When appropriate, students will be able to participate in workshops which cover essential aspects of doing field trips in partner organisations.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Each group will be assigned an academic supervisor who will provide relevant support. Supervisors will read and give detailed feedback on a full draft of the project report, whether complete or by chapter, advising on areas that need improvement. There will also be one mock presentation during which the supervisor can offer constructive feedback. The entire supervisory process supports and feeds into the summative assessment.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark
Peer assessment will form part of the marking scheme in line with each student’s contribution to the project and the size of their group.
When assessment does not go to plan
There are different scenarios that might entail the need for resubmission by an individual member of a group or the whole group. Each case would need to be considered by the dissertation coordinator, programme director and PGT team in collaboration, and the resubmission arrangements would be agreed by the School Exam Board. Resubmission would be decided after all components of assessment have been marked.
First, the two group-based assessment elements – the team project written report (50%) and the team project digital asynchronous presentation (10%) – are both must-pass assessment components for this unit. Consequently, if deemed eligible for reassessment by the School Exam Board in accordance with the university’s regulations and procedures, these can both be retaken by the entire group if failed on the first attempt. These retakes will be identical in format to the original assignments. Depending on the nature of the failed first attempt, these reassessments could either entail a revised version of the first submitted attempt or an entirely new piece of work.
Second, in cases where an individual group fails the unit overall due to the quality of their individual reflective assignment (40% towards total unit mark); this assignment can be retaken when the student is deemed eligible for reassessment by the School Exam Board in accordance with the university’s regulations and procedures. This retake will be identical in format to the original assignment. Depending on the nature of the failed first attempt, these reassessments could either entail a revised version of the first submitted attempt or an entirely new piece of work.
In exceptional circumstances where individual participation in group work has been prevented throughout the unit or a group is unable to work together, individual students work on an alternative library-based standalone dissertation (100%; 10,000-12,000 words, including 2000 words reflective section) (ILO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MGRCM0039).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
