| Unit name | NGO Development & Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | POLI20004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Fornes |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit aims to enable students to analyse and apply concepts, tools, and techniques for the effective management and successful development of non-profit organisations. It cover topics such as basics of management, marketing and fundraising, human resources, corporate social responsibility, effective public-private partnerships, the value-based organisation, finance and the "triple" bottom line, running an organisation in developing countries, etc.
At the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired:
• An understanding of the role of non-profit organisations in the development process,
• Simulated hands-on experience in management,
• A critical view of management in developing environments,
• The personal skills to lead a non-profit organisation, and
• The skills to think strategically.
The unit will be taught through blended learning methods, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities
The unit will be assessed by (i) an individual 1500- word essay worth 75% and (ii) a group work consisting of a 20-minute presentation worth 25% (which will include 20% of peer assessment).
The essay intends to assess the application and evaluation of different tools, techniques, and policies for the development of NGOs (ILOs above: hands-on experience in management below and skills to lead a non-profit organisation). The group exercise intends to give a holistic view of NGOs and their context while at the same time develop teamwork and leadership skills (ILOs above: role of NGOs in the development process, management in developing contexts, and skills to think strategically).
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. POLI20004).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
