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MAN-30072 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 14 September 2022

MAN-30072 - SME Live Project
Coordinator: Teresa Oultram Room: DW0.12 Tel: +44 1782 7 33422
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

Not applicable

Description for 2022/23


Aims
This module aims to introduce both theoretical and practical concepts of managing a small to medium enterprise (SME). It focuses on the different challenges encountered by smaller organisations, for example, limited resources. The module is intended to give the students an insight into the realities of working within an SME through working with local SMEs on a 'live project'.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically examine the fundamental aspects of SME organisations in various contexts: 1,2,

critically appraise and evaluate problem solving techniques and select a technique suited to the given assessment: 2,

demonstrate an understanding, theoretically and practically, of the key issues and challenges that face SME organisations: 2,

construct and effectively communicate an appropriate solution to the challenge, demonstrating the practicalities of implementing the solution: 1,2,

demonstrate a professional and reflective approach in dealing with the host SME organisations: 2,
























Study hours

18 hours workshops
2 hours mentoring from SME Contributors
20 hours preparation for workshops
20 hours guided reading
90 hours preparation for group assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Presentation weighted 20%
Group presentation outlining a proposed solution
In groups present a proposed solution for the problem posed by the small or medium enterprise (SME). The presentation will be 20 mins presentation plus 5-10 minutes for Q&A and discussion. There will be an overall group mark for this assessment but individual group member marks will be calculated through peer review.

2: Report weighted 80%
Individual project report (4,000 words)
Students will work on a project solution in groups but will be required to provide an individual report of approximately 4000 words outlining: Rationale for the project Literature review providing theoretical underpinning to the project Critical evaluation of problem solving techniques and critical review of approach taken on the project Evaluation of the proposed solution, the limitations and practicalities of the solution Reflection on the student's role and impact during the project

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 14 September 2022