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BMGT45260

Academic Year 2024/2025

Business Simulation (BMGT45260)

Subject:
Business Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
8
Module Coordinator:
Dr Tedi Skiti
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is a capstone module which draws on and advances your capabilities in management using a simulation. It focuses on areas such as strategy, marketing, operations, finance, and soft skills. There are four main aspects of this module:

(i) participants form teams and run a company using skills acquired throughout the programme
(ii) each company competes with other companies in a specific industry
(iii) observe group dynamics and individual roles (e.g., member roles, leadership skills) as they emerge
(iv) achieve the goal of company survival and success

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completing this module students will be expected to be able to

(i) Identify the factors which influence a firm's overall operational effectiveness
(ii) Apply and assess theoretical management tools
(iii) Organize and manage teams to ensure overall effectiveness
(iv) Complete a critical review on the learning and business processes included in the business simulation.

Indicative Module Content:

Managing, monitoring ad evaluating organisational performance

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Total

150

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Simulation based reflective learning
Lectures

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Individual assignment. Week 1 Graded No

50

 No
Group Work Assignment: Strategic review Week 1 Graded No

20

 No
Group Work Assignment: Simulation results Week 1 Graded No

30

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be given in class

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