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BMGT43430

Academic Year 2024/2025

Diagnostic techniques in consu (BMGT43430)

Subject:
Business Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Mrs Kathy O'Reilly
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Diagnostic Techniques in Consulting focuses on the nature of the consulting process from a practical perspective, providing students with the opportunity to learn about the realities of the management consulting process at first hand. In particular, the course will examine and assess the role of the individual management consultant, the consulting team, and the specific tools and techniques used during a consulting assignment in order to ensure the delivery of a successful project outcome. A key element of the course is the completion of a group consultancy assignment for a client company.

This is a project-based course with a considerable amount of group work. All students will be assessed on both their group work and their individual contribution to the client project.

**Please note that module delivery will be subject to government and university COVID 19 restrictions.**

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

This course is designed to enable participants to:
1. Obtain practical experience in managing a consulting assignment, and the consulting process, for a client company
2. Evaluate and apply appropriate research and investigative techniques
3. Develop skillls to acquire, undertake and complete management consulting projects
4. Master key interpersonal skills, such leading project teams, presenting to clients and managing client relationships
5. Improve time and project management skills through practical project work.

Indicative Module Content:

Introduction to the Course and the Consulting Projects
Assignment Start-Up: Entry & Analysis
Understanding Team Dynamics
Building a Positive Client Relationship
Project Management & Market Research
Insights into Strategy Consulting
Negotiation Skills for Consulting
Data Analytics & SAP for Consulting
Careers In Consulting & Key Consulting Skills
The Future of Consulting

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Specified Learning Activities

54
Autonomous Student Learning

160
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This course will examine and develop the role of the individual management consultant, the consulting team and the specific techniques used in a consultancy project to ensure the delivery of a successful project outcome.

For the duration of the course, students undertake a live consulting project for a client company. Hence this module will focus on experiential teaching and learning methods, or 'learning by doing'.

This is a project-based course with a considerable amount of group work. All students will be assessed on both their group work and their individual contribution to the client project, based on class participation and peer feedback.

The course will be taught through a series of weekly classes / workshops and guest speaker presentations. The group projects will be scheduled for review, assessment and discussion at key milestones throughout the course.

Classes are modelled after workshops, with a great deal of group participation and discussion. All teams will make in-class presentations during the module.

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
Group Work Assignment: Teams will outline how they plan to carry out the consulting project, based on the business issue to be addressed. A template will be provided. Week 5 Other No
0
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: The project teams will give 2 status report presentations during the semester to indicate project progress and adherence to the project aims and objectives. Week 6, Week 9, Week 10 Other No
0
 No
Group Work Assignment: The content depends on the specific project requirements but each report will illustrate a thorough understanding of the client business context and successfully deliver on the agreed objectives. Week 12 Graded No
45
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Each group present their project findings to the client company towards the end of the semester (date depends on availability of companies). Week 11, Week 12, Week 14 Graded No
25
 No
Reflective Assignment: Each student will keep an individual record of their learning throughout the semester. This should include the key learning points and insights acquired during the project. Week 12 Graded No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

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

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

1. Teams will be given feedback on their presentations immediately following the presentation delivery. This includes the 2 status report presentations, plus the final client presentation. 2. Teams will be given ongoing feedback and guidance during weekly classes, when a portion of class time will be allocated to discussions with the module coordinator on project progress or any other concerns / queries. 3. Teams will complete a Peer Evaluation at the end of the semester, when they can give feedback on the contribution of their teammates.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 10:00 - 12:50
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