Course Description
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Course Name
Business Project
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Host University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Area of Study
Research
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE OBJECTIVE
After successful completion of the course, students:
1. Are able to design and execute a management consultant research project and develop meaningful interpretations and presentations of their findings;
2. Have reflected upon themselves with regard to taking responsibility for their own actions and his/her personal development.COURSE CONTENT
The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with some of the most significant challenges pertaining to conducting a management consultancy project. The course encourages an even-handed appreciation of various theoretical perspectives addressing tensions and opportunities inherently connected to business administration, and empirically investigating an applied research question. By design and executing a management consultancy project students will become acquainted with the challenges that researchers face when considering management at large. The purpose of the course is not only to introduce students to some of the most fundamental issues in management consultancy research. To accomplish these teaching goals, it is implied that student are able to communicate their views, both verbally and through a written research report. See below for a breakdown of learning objectives.TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and tutorials.TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
Management Consultancy Paper – Team assessment
Professional reflection – Individual assessmentENTRY REQUIREMENTS
University Minor Business Administration Courses: Foundations of Business Administration, Business Model Innovation, Business Model Assessment, and Business Professionals
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