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SBUS40990

Academic Year 2024/2025

Capstone Project (SBUS40990)

Subject:
Business
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Mr Bernard Faughey
Credit Split by Trimester:
Spring 5
Summer 5
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

At the end of the MBA Programme, the capstone project gives participants the chance to broaden their horizons and put into practice the theoretical learning they have acquired. In practice, challenges rarely confine themselves to one functional area but often transcends several parts of the organisation. Therefore, successful managers must be able to tackle complex problems by blending knowledge and skills from the different functional areas. The Capstone Project is therefore intended to bring together elements from the entire MBA experience in one final challenge.

Prior to the project start date, participants will engage in various workshops to support the project process, such as Research Methods and Consulting Skills.

The projects take place over Spring and Summer. Projects can be undertaken either individually or in groups; however, we encourage participants to work in groups of 3-4. The projects must result in a final written report, which will be subnmitted to the Programme Office by the agreed deadline.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The Capstone Project is designed to enable participants to:
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis, encompassing the diverse elements of the MBA Programme;
• Explain current theory and practice underpinning business operations management and strategy in the global and local environment;
• Evaluate different research methodology approaches and identify the most suitable approaches based on the project requirements;
• Select and evaluate appropriate information sources to inform effective business planning and decision-making;
• Reaffirm skills in negotiation, collaborative behaviour and leadership;
• Suggest appropriate conclusions and implications for practice based on the analysis;
• Display enhanced personal and professional skills.
• Develop time and project management skills plus key interpersonal skills, including team management and client relationship management

Indicative Module Content:

This is not a classroom based module. Students work in teams to complete a consulting project for a client company. Some preparatory workshops will be provided.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Small Group

100
Seminar (or Webinar)

25
Field Trip/External Visits

25
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Key aspects of this module are workshops, mentoring, peer and self-evaluation and action-based learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Capstone Project (BMGT43990)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Teams will receive on-going guidance and support from the academic advisor, the client company and in some cases the module coordinator.

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