ES5628 Level 6 Environmental Tools and Methodologies Assessment Brief 2026 | BUL

SG6011 Assessment

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge

1. Critically develop a comprehensive understanding of the various methods and tools for developing new products and services (COI, EE) Thinking skills

2. Critically apply structured problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking and develop a coherent, feasible, and value-creating business venture plan. (COI, EE)

3. Critically apply supply chain management to identify market and operational opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and create sustainable value for organisations and stakeholders. (COI, EE) Subject-based practical skills

4. Develop ideas within an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial paradigm and plan new product or service delivery. (COI, EE)

5. Apply research and analytical skills to select a suitable business model and framework that identifies business opportunities and write a business plan.

6. Critically identify business opportunities and provide solutions. (COI, EE) Skills for life and work (general skills)

7. Critically evaluate your own performance and development during the group work and reflect on what can be improved (SEI)

8. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to generate, evaluate, and develop innovative ideas and strategic plans for pursuing viable business opportunities. (SEI, CI, EE)

9. Demonstrate commercial and customer awareness by analysing market needs, identifying customer requirements, and evaluating how business decisions create value for both customers and the organisation. (SEI, CI)

Assessment 1:  Practical Assessment. (To be completed in groups of no more than 6 students).

Business Plan (Group work)

This module has adopted a problem-based learning approach. For these reasons, you are to develop a business plan in your individual group based on the case study below:

After graduating in Business Management, Martyn Down wants to launch an innovative business but has yet to identify a viable idea. He has skills in market research, financial forecasting and digital marketing, although he has no experience as an entrepreneur. An old friend is willing to consider investing if Martyn presents a strong business plan.

Martyn must research customer needs and competitors, explain how the proposed business will operate and earn revenue, and produce realistic financial forecasts. His plan must also show how the investment will be used, identify key risks, and set measurable milestones. This evidence will help his friend assess whether the opportunity is worth funding.

Part I:  

As a newly qualified consultant (in groups NOT more than 6 students),
You are to provide detailed support to Martyn in exploring new commercial ideas for his business using various idea-generation techniques taught in the module. This will be presented in a seminar session. Please note that this is an important session to improve your employability skills, so I encourage every member of the group to engage in this exercise. Failure to engage with your group members will result in 5 marks being deducted from your overall individual grade.

Part 2:

In your individual group, support Martyn in generating a business plan using the best structure to realise his objectives. Each component of the business plan should be justified with proper academic evidence. A generic business plan will be provided as a guide. The total word count for this assessment (Business Plan) is 2000 words. This business plan will constitute 70% of the marks for the practical assessment. Please take note of the word count.

You will be given weekly opportunities to discuss your work, as a group, with your lecturer.
Due date/time: 19/11/26 at 2 pm
Weighting: 70%
Assessment criteria:
 Breadth of report    20%
Selection of solutions  50%
Justification 20%
Presentation 10%

Rubric for the Business Plan

Assessment 2: This is an Individual Reflection work (1500 words). 

Briefly describe the process of identifying and selecting a viable business idea during your work. There is no need to describe the idea itself.

•    During the group, to what extent did your group interactions conform to patterns predicted by Belbin, Tuckman and Adair's group formation theory?
o    Briefly summarise key learning you took from working with your group.
o    In what way did you utilise knowledge about your own skill set, learning style and development?
o    What are your motivation and drive and how did you manage these to avoid group conflict?
o    What was the idea-generating strategy you adopted?
o    Is there any specific skills or knowledge you have identified during the interaction with the group that you would like to acquire?
o    Does the group need to work on anything further, in order to complete the business plan successfully?

•    To what extent did the tools taught in the module assist in clarifying your business idea? 
o    To what extent would alternative approaches have changed the outcome?
(Consider group management as well as the processes undertaken)

•    In what ways might the experience gained from taking part in your group research and development work be applicable in your future career?
o    Consider the transferability of skills

Learning outcomes assessed:

1.    Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various methods and tools for developing new products and services 
6.         Be able to manage their own performance and development in a work or service context
7.     Be able to work effectively with others in the development of ideas and plans for pursuing business opportunities 

Rubric for the reflective writing

In all cases, these rubrics are used. The rubric provides a guide mark that is modified to accommodate qualities that do not conform to the grid.

 SUBMISSIONS

• There will be three Turnitin links

• On time
• 7 days late for TLSR students (do not need to apply) and all non-TLSR students eligible for Option 1 mitigation (self-certified) or Option 2 mitigation (with evidence)
• 14 days late (TLSR students only who are eligible for Option 1 mitigation (self-certified) or Option 2 Mitigation (with evidence)
  Please click the links below for detailed information.
• Mitigating circumstance landing page
• Mitigation (With evidence)
• Mitigation (self certification)

RETURN OF WORK AND FEEDBACK

Formal results are ONLY available in UEL Direct, and will be published within 8 working days of the Board, where results are formally confirmed. Any other results are provisional/indicative but not approved.

You will receive feedback throughout your course through the following:

 one-to-one or individualised (i.e. tutorials, conversations with supervisors, or individualised comments on assignments)
 generic feedback (i.e. use of rubrics, ‘Quickmarks’ in Turnitin or standardised forms)

peer feedback (i.e. feedback from other students)

informal feedback (i.e. through in-class discussions or online forums)

self-evaluation (i.e. online checklists or reflective submissions)

other (see below)

If you selected ‘other’, please provide details here

Feedback and students’ marks should be provided within 15 working days of the due date for summative work (i.e. work that counts towards the final course grade) and formative work (i.e. work that is developmental and designed to help you improve).

Whilst feedback will be given on draft/formative work, it shouldn’t be assumed that every aspect will be identified.