| Module Code | STU33008 |
| Module Name | Management Science Case Studies |
| ECTS Weighting[1] | 10 ECTS |
| Semester taught | Semester 1 & 2 |
| Module Coordinator/s | Aideen Keaney |
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- know how to work in a team
- be able to participate effectively in a team interview
- be able to deal with difficult and messy problems
- specifically, know how to analyse a complex situation with several problems and to apply analytical tools to solve those problems
- be able to make presentations to senior executives
- be able to write and present a high quality business report
Module Content
This is a problem based learning module. It requires students to apply what they have learned in other modules in MSISS in a simulated real life problem. Specific topics addressed include team working, interviewing, problem solving, conflict resolution, reporting writing and self organising skills
Teaching and learning Methods
Problem based learning with lectures, role playing interviews and presentations
Assessment Details
| Assessment Component | Brief Description | Learning Outcomes Addressed | % of total | Week set | Week due |
| Interviewing Skills | Based on four interviews with executives | L01, L02, L03 | 40% | S1, Wk1 | S1, Wk8/9 |
| Individual Presentation | Presentation of Interim and Final Findings to executives | L03, L04, L05 | 15% | S1, Wk1 | S1 Wk11/12 and S2 Wk8 |
| Final Team Report | Business Report for executives | L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 | 45% | S1, Wk1 | S2, Wk6 |
To pass the module, students must achieve an overall mark of 40%
Reassessment Details
Supplementary coursework (100%)
Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload
| Contact Hours (scheduled hours per student over full module), broken down by: | 24 hours |
| Lecture | 4 hours |
| Laboratory | 0 hours |
| Tutorial or seminar | 0 hours |
| Other | 20 hours |
| Independent study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by: | 100 hours |
| Preparation for classes and review of material (including preparation for examination, if applicable | 100 hours |
| completion of assessments (including examination, if applicable) | 100 hours |
| Total Hours | 200-250 hours |
Recommended Reading List
Module Pre-requisites
Prerequisite modules: STU11004 Introduction to Management Science. STU22006 Management Science Methods. STU11002 Statistical Analysis
Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: Management science methods and statistical analysis
Module Co-requisites
None