BMGT43430 Diagnostic techniques in consu

Academic Year 2023/2024

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.**

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Curricular information is subject to change

What will I learn?

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

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	36
Specified Learning Activities	54
Autonomous Student Learning	160
Total	250

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Student teams complete a project with a company partner. Key elements: status report presentations, final presentation and final report. Individuals complete learning journals at the end of the module	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes

What happens if I fail?

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Summer	No

Assessment feedback

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.

When is this module offered?


Spring
Lecture	Offering 1	Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33	Wed 10:00 - 12:50