Hackathon Project
| Module title | Hackathon Project |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEEM063 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Jack Rogers (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 1 | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 30 |
|---|
Module description
This module will start with an intense short course delivered with input from industry leaders. It is designed to give you the opportunity to consolidate your inter-disciplinary learning on the MSc FinTech programme into a real FinTech project. You will tackle a problem defined by a real business, and use an applied research approach that will also require you to work in a team. By experiencing the realities of working with a live business, you will have the opportunity to display the skills you have learned during the taught part of the programme in a way that maximises your employability.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The main aim of this module is to allow you to put into practice all the skills learned on the MSc FinTech programme in to a consolidated set that completes your training as a FinTech specialist. These skills include: working in a team, project planning, programming, report writing and presenting. Each student will be supported throughout the project by a FinTech academic, and the best performing projects will have the opportunity to present their ideas to industry leaders.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. critically evaluate and enhance specific FinTech competence in core and optional areas of study;
- 2. relate real-life situation to subject specific knowledge examined through previous and current modules.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. construct and execute an extended Hackathon project;
- 4. critically engage with a variety of research materials as well as primary research (through the chosen company), if appropriate;
- 5. critically analyse a business problem using both practitioner and academic material;
- 6. demonstrate effective relationship skills and professionalism.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. effectively present information orally and in writing, and formulate and deliver logical and precise arguments;
- 8. demonstrate self-direction, initiative and planning in the context of independent learning and the management of a major project.
Syllabus plan
Topic area to be agreed with supervisor. Preparatory sessions will be provided on
- Hackathon training with real case studies
- Reflective learning
- Professionalism in the work place
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 288 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 15 | Lectures in term 2 |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 6 | Supervision in term 3 |
| Guided Independent Study | 288 | Reading, research, preparation of project |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor and Industry Practitioner Assessment: Students will receive feedback from real Practitioners (ongoing and/or at the end of the project). | N/A | 6-8 | Verbal or written feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackathon Project Proposal Video Presentation (group) | 10 | 15 minutes | 7 | Written feedback |
| Hackathon Project report (individual) | 80 | 3,000 words | 1-6,8 | Written feedback |
| Final Presentation (group) | 10 | 10 minutes | 7 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackathon Project Proposal Video Presentation (group) (10%) | Video Presentation (10%, 15 minutes) | 7 | Referral/Deferral Period |
| Hackathon Project Report (individual) (80%) | Written Report 3,000 words (80%) | 1-6,8 | Referral/Deferral Period |
| Final Presentation (group) (10%) | Video Presentation (10%, 10 minutes) | 7 | Referral/Deferral Period |
Re-assessment notes
For mitigation purposes, students may be deferred in each component separately.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Chia, A. (2018) Hackathons Unboxed: A Field Guide to Ideating, Leading and Winning. Marshall Cavendish
Moon, J. (2004) A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice. London, RoutledgeFalmer
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | BEEM062 |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 20/08/2020 |
| Last revision date | 20/08/2020 |
