Core Module Information
Module title: MBA Capstone Project

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20

Module code: SOE11149
Module leader: Paul Wagner
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 004
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Paul Wagner
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 6 You will attend three weeks of lectures during which all aspects of the module and the assessments will be covered.
Online Guided independent study 382 You will work individually, under a supervisor's guidance, to produce an 8,000 word business capstone project report based on the business problem identified during the team stage of the module.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 You will participate in six weeks of workshops where you will work in teams on various aspects of your assessments.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 75 2~3~4~5~6 Week 13 , WORDS= 8,000 You will work individually, under a supervisor's guidance, to produce an 8,000 word business capstone project report based on the business problem identified during the team stage of the module.Note: This will be submitted in week 13 of trimester 2 for those students taking the module over two trimesters
Essay 15 1 Exam Period , WORDS= 1,500-1,750 You will write a 1,500-1,750 word essay where you reflect on what you have learned and experienced during the module. Note: This will be submitted in week 14 of trimester 2 for those students taking the module over two trimesters
Oral Presentation 10 3~4~5 Week 8 In teams, you will develop and deliver an oral PowerPoint presentation where you identify a problem and explain how you will address the problem in a written report. Note: this will be delivered in the first trimester for those students taking the module over two trimesters.
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 3, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Paul Wagner
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 6 You will attend three weeks of lectures during which all aspects of the module and the assessments will be covered.
Online Guided independent study 382 You will work individually, under a supervisor's guidance, to produce an 8,000 word business capstone project report based on the business problem identified during the team stage of the module.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 You will participate in six weeks of workshops where you will work in teams on various aspects of your assessments.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 75 2~3~4~5~6 Week 13 , WORDS= 8000 You will work individually, under a supervisor's guidance, to produce an 8,000 word business capstone project report based on the business problem identified during the team stage of the module. Note: this is the timeline for students completing the module in one trimester
Essay 15 1 Exam Period , WORDS= 1500-1750 words You will write a 1,500-1,750 word essay where you reflect on what you have learned and experienced during the module. Note: this is the timeline for students completing the module in one trimester. Note: This is the assessment strategy for those students completing the module in one trimester.
Oral Presentation 10 3~4~5 Week 6 HOURS= 15mins +5 Q&A In teams, you will develop and deliver an oral PowerPoint presentation where you identify a problem and explain how you will address the problem in a written report. Note: this is the timeline for students completing the module in one trimester
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

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SOE11149 MBA Capstone Project