Course Details in 2019/20 Session

Module Title	LC Critical Analysis in Management
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 30473
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Available at the Dubai campus
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module takes a distinctive approach to learning as it is based on student-led problem solving and role playing activities as the main method to develop critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups and the role of the class tutor is to ask further questions, to guide questioning groups in how to pose questions, and to draw out key points, both of process and substance. In addition to learning in class, students are required to capture and reflect on the process through which they have learned by writing a reflective assessment. This will draw on educational theory in two respects: individual learning styles; and the functioning of groups. Students will be introduced to 4 distinct forms of critical analysis and consider their application in practice. The ‘Four forms of critique’ (Mingers, 2010) is an effective way of signalling to undergraduate students that they need to engage in constructive critique of concepts and cases as opposed to falling into the ‘trap’ of being either negatively critical or overly accepting. A number of themes relevant to contemporary business and management theory and practice run through the module, including but not limited to: Ethics in business The socially embedded nature of business The relationship between the private and public sectors in business systems The nature and operation of power in organisations The contested nature of strategy and decision making The module is innovative in its learning and teaching style as it is primarily based on ‘student-centred learning’ and ‘flipped classroom’ approaches based on work during seminars. These themes are pursued through a set of cases. A number of lectures introduces students to the core concepts of critical thinking and analysis as well as the practice of reflection of their learning experiences.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Discuss complex problems with no single right answer and provide recommendations for action that derive from analysis Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the four forms of critical analysis underpinning this module Work effectively in groups Explain an academic paper relevant to business and management Identify relevant theoretical approaches to formulate focused and challenging questions, and engage in debate Engage and discuss a contemporary topic in business and management
Assessment	30473-01 : Critical Paper Review : Coursework (45%) 30473-02 : Critical Blog : Coursework (55%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Critical paper review. 1000 words (45%) Critical Blog on a contemporary business issue of their choice. 1500 words (55%) Reassessment: 2000-word individual essay on the topic of their group words
Other	Based on Birmingham-based module 07 26729
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