Semester: Spring 2017 Module Code: POG 360 Module Title: Oil and Gas Management Project Programme BSc (Honours) Level: Level 6 Awarding Body: Plymouth University Module Leader Paul Booth Format :Report Presentation: No Any special requirements: All work should be submitted as two hard copies with an acceptable Turnitin Report Word Limit: 10,000 words for report and maximum 500 words for personal statement. (+/- 10%) Deadline date for submission: TBA Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment (please note that this is NOT the assessment task) • Provide a detailed analysis of the policies designed to achieve stated corporate objectives of one or more organisation in the oil and gas industry, and an examination of the problems related to resource acquisition and deployment relevant to those policies. • Provide a relevant literature review on the problems investigated and relate current management theory to practical recommendations. • Demonstrate a lucid and logic discourse containing objectives of the project, methodology, relevant literature review, recommendations for action, appropriate references and bibliography. • Demonstrate the elements of autonomy, personal responsibility and critical analysis and evaluation • Break down a project proposal into component parts and construct a time and cost constrained project plan towards its completion Page 2 of 7 • Reflecting on Personal Development Planning Percentage of marks awarded for module: This assignment is worth 100% of the total marks for the module Assessment criteria : Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria Maximum marks for each section Aims of research : Clearly defined objectives/research questions relevant to aim. Clear focus on aims / objectives maintained throughout. If appropriate, hypotheses defined and explained. 10% Literature review Thorough review of appropriate secondary sources; relationship between the literature and the project explored (i.e. justification is linked to literature) (20%) Research methodology Explanation and justification of an appropriate methodology – approach and data collection techniques appropriate to aims and research questions. (20%) Data Analysis Appropriate analysis of data in the light of the research objectives and questions. Clear and analytical presentation of findings. (10%) Discussion – Results discussed, highlighting significant findings and comparing theory & practice where appropriate (10%) Conclusions / recommendations Based on a reasonable interpretation of both the research conducted and the existing literature. (10%) Critical evaluation Critical evaluation of own work. Areas for further research identified and discussed. (5%) Overall layout and Presentation is of an acceptable standard, logical and adds value to the document. Appropriate structure. (5%) Reflection Reflection on programme is detailed and insightful. (10%) Background N/A Assignment Task 1. Analyse one or more strategic problems in the oil and gas industries and produce a comprehensive report detailing the objectives, methodologies, findings, analysis, and conclusions of the research carried out above. The word length for the report is 10,000 words. 2. Analyse the extent to which you have developed your knowledge, throughout the course and how the course and this project has helped your employability. This should be summarised as a personal statement of no more than 500 words and placed in an appendix to the main document. Total Marks for Assignment: 100 .