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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2022 - 2023
| Module Title |
Consulting Skills
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| Module Code |
HR5111
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School |
DCUBS
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr John McMackin | Office Number | Q320 |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
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
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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
1. • Critically assess the changing nature of the management consultancy industry.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the key models and processes used by management consultants.
• Assess the typical phases of any consulting project
• Apply skills, techniques, and processes that are considered important to success in management consultancy
• Gained practice in conducting a field-consulting project.
• Present analyses of issues and organizational problems in a concise, accurate, clear and interesting manner from the perspective of a consultant.
• Describe the dynamics of the consulting relationship, and differentiate between the roles of internal and external consultants
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| 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
None
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
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 |
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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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