BMGT43810

Learning Outcomes:

The learning objectives are to use the knowledge from the MSc in supply chain management to solve a supply chain management issue for a company. Students will use synthesis, analysis and critical-thinking skills to develop the solutions for the company. They will use their writing and presentation skills to communicate their work and solution to the company. On completing this module, students will be expected to:
1. Research and analyse a real-life supply chain issue;
2. Manage a supply chain consulting project;
3. Combine different knowledge streams to provide a solution;
4. Professionally present findings on the supply chain issue;
5. Prepare a supply chain management consulting report.

Indicative Module Content:

Supply chain management
Supply chain consulting
Strategy supply chain issues
Literature and best practice review
Consulting methods
Presenting
Report writing

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

The student must have completed and passed all core modules before the consulting project. Exceptions may be given for part-time students where core modules have changed or where timing of modules have changed. All full-time students must have completed and passed modules from semester 1 and have completed modules from semester 2.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Assessment will take place over the semester Workshops will be used to give feedback and advice to the consulting groups Feedback will be given to the consulting groups after coursework is handed in within 20 days Grades will be given after mediation of the projects by the academic team roundtable