B875 MBA project – leaders of change: Expressions of interest for Critical Reader role

Are you a critical reader? Our MBA is getting a refresh and there’s a new 30-credit compulsory capstone module, B875 Leaders of change being developed. 

We are looking for a critical reader to work with the module team to field test teaching units to identify strengths and weaknesses of teaching material, appropriateness for the level of study and whether learning materials are consistent with the specified workload.

There is one contract for the three units, and the expected time required for this role is 12 days for the contract during the period February to end-April 2020. The material will be released sequentially (Unit 1 first and so forth). Please note that there are set deadlines for feedback comments to each of the units.

The project covers:

  • Unit 1 & Module Guide and Welcome: Developing a leader of change in a complex world
  • Unit 2: Designing a research-informed leaders of change project
  • Unit 3: Writing up my leaders of change project
  • Readings for Units 1-3
  • Assessment Material: TMA01, TMA02 and EMA

If you have completed B839 Making a Difference, understand the research process and requirements for completing an MBA project, and have managerial experience, please contact us with an expression of interest for the post. 

You can find more details of the post in the Critical Reader Guide.

If you are interested in applying for this contract please respond by email by 12 midday on 5th February 2020, setting out your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria.

Read the Critical Reader Guide

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