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PGCSP8.30 – Consulting Strategy and Practice

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Module code
PGCSP8.30
Module title
Consulting Strategy and Practice
Prescription
The aim of this course is to further develop students’ consulting knowledge, skills and techniques to undertake structured problem identification and analysis, options determination and analysis, and recommendation of an appropriate solution for an entity which has complex/multifaceted problems that cannot be solved as part of day-to-day operations.
Programmes
  • HB4036
  • HB4037
  • HB4041
  • HB4082
NZQA Level
Level 8
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
  • Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
Total learning hours
150
Resources required
Assessment Criteria
Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Akonga must submit all specified assessment items, achieve all learning outcomes, and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.
Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Analyse the role and purpose of consulting, its core processes, skills and professional ethics.

LO2 - Analyse complex organisational problems using consulting tools, techniques and analytical frameworks.

LO3 - Justify evidence-informed consulting recommendations for complex organisational issues to executive stakeholders.
Content
• The development of consulting as a profession
• Consulting processes, tools, techniques and ethical considerations
• Investigation and analysis of complex organisational problems
• Research and/or problem-solving methodologies to support evidence-based informed decision making
• Review of relevant scholarly literature and industry resources to support problem identification and evaluation
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods. The activities chosen will align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional-specific requirements, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of akonga. Please refer to the Programme Document and course outline.
Required Materials
All required and recommended resources are advised to akonga via course outlines.