CAPSTONE PROJECT - 2028/9

Module Overview

The module is a central component of the programme and constitutes a substantial independent piece of work, drawing on a broad range of knowledge and skills. It enables students to concentrate on topics of particular interest, including those explored within the programme, while developing their ability to work independently under academic supervision.

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2028/9 academic year.

Module provider

Surrey Business School

Module Leader

SIAMPOS Anastasios (SBS)

Number of Credits: 60

ECTS Credits: 30

Framework: FHEQ Level 7

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Year long

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

N/A

Module content

Students will select a topic of interest to investigate in greater depth and will be assigned a
supervisor to provide guidance throughout the process. The module is largely based on self-directed
study and independent research.

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to:
The assessment strategy is designed to evaluate students¿ ability to conduct independent research,
apply appropriate methodologies, critically analyse their findings, and communicate their results
clearly and professionally through both a written report and an oral viva.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
Project (addresses learning outcomes: 1,2,3, 4 and 5)
Viva voce (addresses learning outcomes: 3, 4 and 5)
Formative assessment:
A project proposal is submitted to the supervisor to allow feedback on the viability, ethical
considerations, and initial suggestions for improvement. Supervisors provide feedback during the
supervisory meeting and also written feedback on drafts of each chapter of the project Workshops
will also offer opportunities for students to discuss common issues with peers and receive general
guidance from the module leader.
Feedback:
A detailed marking scheme is supplied to students explaining the assessment criteria used and the
weighting of each criterion. Criteria have been developed in line with the learning outcomes and
reflect those. Summative feedback, explaining what students did well and less well, will be published
the University¿s VLE once marking is complete and individual feedback is released.

Module aims

• To engage students in a "real world" organisational problem.
• To enable students to apply the knowledge and skills from their programme to research a specific area of study.
• To allow students to produce a project informed by critical appreciation of a particular theme, including recognition of the nature of the evidence, scholarly debate, and current interpretative frameworks.

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
develop the students¿ ability to conduct and report independent research. It builds on their
prior learning, and relies on independent research, allowing students to apply relevant
theories and methods while also exploring additional frameworks and tools applicable to
their projects.
The learning and teaching methods include:
Supervised Study: Students work on a topic with regular guidance from an academic
supervisor.
Workshops: Focused sessions on research methods, literature review and data analysis
Tutorials: Regular check-ins with supervisors to discuss progress, challenges, and feedback.

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: MANM619

Other information

Surrey Business School is committed to developing graduates with strengths in Employability,
Digital Capabilities, Global and Cultural Capabilities, Sustainability, and Resourcefulness and
Resilience. This module is designed to allow students to develop knowledge, skills, and
capabilities in the following areas:
Employability: Students complete their Capstone project which demonstrates to employers that they
can complete a rigorous piece of work and defend it. This is a vital industry skill and prepares the
student for the rigours of industry. Also, the chosen area of study will allow to develop their business
acumen and industry knowledge.
Digital capabilities: The module encourages students to engage with digital tools (including GenAI)
depending on what the desired outcome is.
Resourcefulness and resilience: The module is a rigorous and detailed piece of work. Supervisors
will coach their students through the process of delivering a quality and defendable piece of work. At
the end of the module, students will be well equipped to produce and lead on detailed pieces of work
in Management roles.
Sustainability: Within this module the students learn and apply in practice ethical principles of
research. Therefore, students entering industry will have an awareness of ethical principles,
rigorous investigation and writing skills.