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Using EBL to improve the teaching of science, technology and innovation policy in a business school context
The proposal aims to explore the use of EBL to improve the quality of the teaching of science, technology and innovation policy studies in MBS (and thus to improve the learning outcomes and employability of students taking those courses) by building upon our strong tradition of multi-disciplinary, research-led teaching and by consolidating existing ad-hoc practice of EBL into a more systematic use of multiple teaching methods to improve recruitment and retention onto STI policy course units and pathways. The outcome will be to increase the uptake of EBL in our teaching thereby improving the quality of teaching provision. Staff and student evaluation of course units and the pathway/programme will indicate the extent to which we succeed, as will the extent to which we are able to maintain/increase student numbers and at the same time improve student learning.
Project Team: Dr Kieron Flanagan, Dr Elvira Uyarra, Ms Kate Barker, Dr Michael Keenan, Prof Philippe Laredo Faculty: Humanities
Funding year: 2006
Keywords: MBS, science, technology, innovation, business, policy, multi-discipline, enterprise, case, undergraduate
Life Sciences Enterprise Projects
Development of a new type of final year project in the Faculty of Life Sciences. Students will identify an area of life sciences in which there is potential for a hypothetical new product. After receiving didactic and EBL-based training in business methodology from the Manchester Science Enterprise Centre (MSEC), teams of students will conduct market research and formulate a business plan for their product. We anticipate that this will improve students' understanding of how businesses are structured and the skills required to be an entrepreneur and develop students' independent learning and decision making skills.
Project Team: Dr Maggie Fostier, Dr Tracey Speake, Dr Martin Henery Faculty: Life Sciences
Funding year: 2006
Keywords: science, enterprise, msec, final-year, project, product development, market research, business, teamwork
Case Study (PDF, 111.6Kb)
Introducing EBL to second year undergraduate module Organisations, Management and Technology
By applying a robust EBL method and assessment to 2nd year undergraduate Organisations, Management and Technology, students will learn to apply their knowledge of innovation studies to investigate specific issues. In addition to exercising the students' application of their knowledge, the EBL method and assessment will contribute to their wider intellectual and transferable skills. For example, self-organisation, team work, delegation, presentation skills.
Project Team: Dr Paul Dewick, Evita Paraskevopoulou Faculty: Humanities
Funding year: 2007a
Keywords: MBS, organisations, management, technology, business, assessment, quantitative, qualitative, knowledge, data analysis, teamwork, presentation
Information Technology Management for Business
This project involves the introduction of EBL to new degree, 'BSc IT Management' developed in collaboration with e-Skills UK. EBL will become a core part of the curriculum, through which business will set a problem to be solved by student teams. Students will role-play business and technical roles and seek to deliver systemic solutions that meet the combined needs of business, people and technology. Business partners will participate through setting problems and by acting as mentors for student teams. Students will also use collaboration tools to interact with students from University of Arizona, School of Management and IT.
Project Team: Professor Linda Macaulay, Dr Victor Gonzales, Dr Nikolay Mehandjiev, Dr Ilias Petrounias, Dr Sri Kurniawan Faculty: Humanities
Funding year: 2007a
Keywords: IT, business, management
Development of team-based simulation of retail sourcing decisions
Development of a retail sourcing simulation tool to enable students to work in role-playing teams to develop a range of complex retail buying skills. Student will compile Reflective Journals alongside the simulated activity.
Project Team: Professor Margaret Bruce, Dr Alison Ashton, Dr Charles Cui, Pierre-Luc Emond Faculty: Humanities
Funding year: 2008
Keywords: retail, business, simulation, teamwork, role-play, journals
Group Intelligence, Creativity and Learning
The B.Sc. Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) is a new type of degree designed to meet the needs of major employers in the business-led IT sector. Employers identified the need for graduates who understand IT within a business context and who can work creatively within an ever-changing environment. This report presents the results of the first-year Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL) project reporting on how it assisted in meeting employer objectives of greater student creativity and participation in team work.
Project Team: Linda Macaulay, Yin Leng Tan and Rico Chow Faculty: Humanities
Funding year: 2007
Keywords: Business,ITMB,Thinktank, brainstorming,
Case Study (PDF, 763.9Kb)
