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SBUS41130

Academic Year 2024/2025

Capstone Project (SBUS41130)

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

Curricular information is subject to change.

By developing a solution to a real problem faced by an organization, students will have the opportunity to improve their analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. The capstone project helps students to master the real challenge of integrating diverse streams of knowledge acquired during their studies, combined with practical, real-world application.

For the capstone project, students will work in teams to complete a complex business project for client company based in Ireland. Prior to the project start date, participants will engage in various workshops to support the project process, such as Research Methods & Data Analysis, Cultural Skills and Management Consulting Skills.

The Capstone Projects take place in Summer (June-August). The capstone projects must result in a final written report, which will be submitted to the Programme Office by the agreed deadline. **While all capstone projects are completed in teams, individual grades may vary based on peer assessment and / or overall contributon to the project.**

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The Capstone Projet will enable students to:
-Integrate various strands of business and management theory to successfully define and complete a specific business task.
-Apply appropriate research, analytical, and problem solving skills to the project.
-Operate effectively as part of a team to negotiate, collaborate, and lead in scoping and completing a specific business task.
-Justify your findings to both academic and organisational advisors.

Indicative Module Content:

Project management
Diagnostic techniques
Client relationship management
Negotiation skills
Strategic analysis

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

100
Seminar (or Webinar)

25
Field Trip/External Visits

25
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Task-based activities and action learning via working on live consulting projects for a client company;
Peer evaluation and mentoring;
Faculty mentoring.
**While all capstone projects are completed in teams, individual grades may vary based on peer assessment and / or overall contributon to the project.**

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

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring 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
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive guidance and mentoring from their academic advisor, their client company representative and the module coordinator at different points throughout the project.

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