IB9CB-15 Developing Consulting Expertise
Introductory description
This module covers consulting knowledge in the era of digital transformation, broadening the scope to include technology consulting and change management as follows:
(1) We will review key consulting concepts and methods.
(2) We will discuss technology consulting and change management in the contexts of enterprise IT, digital spaces, and sustainability transformations.
(3) We will utilize business cases to foster a deeper understanding of the subjects and practice group work and presentations
Module aims
This module follows on from the Introduction to Consulting module and helps students to strengthen their own capabilities ready for a successful career in consulting.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The module will cover most of the following topics:
What is consulting?
The consulting industry
The consulting process and problem-solving approaches
Technology consulting: Enterprise IT
AI impacts on consulting
IT governance
Digital consulting and platform governance
Sustainability transformation
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of essential concepts in technology consulting and change management across various agendas beyond general consulting
- Think critically to identify goals and develop approaches in given business problems
Indicative reading list
The following books are introduced, which can help understand consulting:
Witzel, M. 2016. "Management consultancy," Routledge.
Garrette, B., Phelps, C., and Sibony, O. 2018. "Cracked it! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants," Palgrave Macmillan.
During the module, students will read assigned articles and business cases
Subject specific skills
Approach business problems in the context of digital transformation, such as identifying goals, proposing plans to meet these goals, and effectively communicating these plan
Apply the understanding of technology consulting and change management to approach business problems
Transferable skills
Demonstrate communication skills
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%) |
| Other activity | 18 hours (12%) |
| Private study | 49 hours (33%) |
| Assessment | 74 hours (49%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Private study to include preparation for lectures and own reading
Other activity description
9 x 2 hrs workshops
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A3
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Group work presentation | 20% | 15 hours | No |
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Group work presentation (30 slides/ 15 mins, including Q&A) |
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Reassessment component |
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| Individual assignment | Yes (extension) | ||
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Individual assignment 1000 words |
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Assessment component |
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| Individual Assignment | 80% | 59 hours | Yes (extension) |
Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Assessments are graded using the university’s standard marking criteria, and written feedback is provided
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 1 of TIBS-N1F2 Postgraduate Taught Business with Consulting