University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

Voluntary organisations are highly significant actors within society, the democratic polity, and the economy. They are also commonly perceived to be distinctive organisations in certain key respects that set them apart from either public sector organisations or commercial enterprises, and which make them particularly challenging to manage. This module will examine the roles played by voluntary organisations, the nature of the organisations themselves, and the issues and challenges that they are facing as a number of significant shifts, that include, for example, technological developments and major public policy initiatives, occur within the wider external environment in which they are embedded. The module will be of interest to students who are considering a career in the voluntary sector, government, the wider public sector, or as management consultants.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 47

Guided independent study hours: 153

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Personnel