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Module Title LM Business and Strategy Development
SchoolChemical Engineering
Department Chemical Engineering
Module Code 04 31632
Module Lead Prof. John Dyson
Level Masters Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-10 hours
Seminar-4 hours
Tutorial-3 hours
Guided independent study-83 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description The module links directly with engineering and project management giving a business and enterprise context. Following a natural entrepreneurial flow, it considers the critical aspects of turning a commercial idea or a concept into a business. Looking at how consumer trends and globalisation impact strategy, and how companies turn their strategies into programmes and projects to deliver them.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Determine how an idea or concept can be made into a viable and deliverable cause.
  • Classify the impact of consumer demands, economic models and globalisation on development of a business or enterprise strategy.
  • Evaluate how the organisation and culture of an enterprise links to its strategy.
  • Apply the key concepts in designing a strategy and developing a plan for delivering the enterprise intent.
Assessment 31632-01 : Coursework : Coursework (80%)
31632-02 : Tutorial : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment: 20% assessment based on tutorial (online if required), 80% written coursework (Canvas). Reassessment: 100% coursework.
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