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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description
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This module will provide an overview of the management consulting profession, its industry and competitive dynamics, major practice areas, approaches to project management and management of consulting relationships. Participants will be introduced to business models and tools utilised by consultants , assess critical issues for the success of management consulting projects, and consider the dynamics of individual career progression in the industry.Our focus will be on developing conceptual understanding and skill proficiency for practising consulting. The module is relevant to those who are specifically interested in consulting careers and/or those whose current or future job interests include staff consulting or line management with the use of consultants.The module will address the topic on five levels of analysis.1 Industry Level: understanding the consulting industry.2 Firm Level: examine the issues associated with working in different types of consulting firms.3 Project Level: a thorough understanding of all the phases of a consulting project lifecycle.4 Relationship Level: consultant client relationship dynamics.5 Individual Level: skills, attributes, ethics and lifestyle issues
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Learning Outcomes |
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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| Total Workload: 0 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| MSBM | MSc in Management (Business) |
| MSDM | MSc in Management (Digital Marketing) |
| MSSM | MSc in Management (Strategy) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for HR5111 |
| Date of Last Revision | 09-JAN-12 |
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