Core Module Information
Module title: Live Project for Hospitality, Marketing, Tourism and Festival and Events

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20

Module code: TSM09107
Module leader: Afiya Holder
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Languages
Prerequisites

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

Description of module content:

This live project module is based on a student/business collaboration, investigating and evaluating a 'live' case study. The projects are dynamic, collaborative and an interactive process whereby you will research elements of business activity. The appropriate live project allotted to each of your teams of subject specific groups is the core of the module. The briefs are prepared by the teaching team with the host organisation. The project's aim and objectives normally relate to a specific problematic issue or investigation relating to the business's practices or issues. You will gain subject specific knowledge according to the project brief. The delivery of the module enables you to develop and apply problem solving, decision making, reflective and teamwork skills, theory and practice of teamwork dynamics, creative thinking, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills for the world of work. .

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify and appraise academic and prior experiential knowledge of the industry and operational management theories relevant to the solution of an industry based issue or problem.

LO2: Formulate, carry out and evaluate an appropriate plan of activity, including identifying team roles and responsibilities, recognising and overcoming likely problems and making an active contribution to the team.

LO3: Demonstrate the ability to reach appropriate conclusions based on research findings.

LO4: Assess feasibility and implementation of proposals for the host organisation.

LO5: Demonstrate self and social awareness by comparing performance of self and team members to agreed criteria.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Afiya Holder
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorial
Face To Face Project Supervision 6 Project Supervision
Online Guided independent study 361 Guided independent study
Online Fieldwork 20 Secondary/Primary Research data collection
Face To Face Lecture 3 LECTURE
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 60 1~2~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 8000 words Your group will work together to write a professional business report in which you will discuss your research approach, research findings, conclusions and recommendations for the host organisation.
Reflective Log 20 5 Week 13 , WORDS= 1 hour You and the other members of your group will assess each other on performance and participation in the project.
Oral Presentation 20 1~2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 1 hour In your group, you will deliver a persuasive oral presentation which details the key findings and recommendations from your research and details implementation for the host organisation.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100