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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Personal and Professional Development | |||
Reference | BSM545 | Version | 8 |
Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | March 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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The aim of the unit is to provide students with the opportunity of demonstrating knowledge and professional competence in an appropriate aspect of professional practice and a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) through systematically and continuously reviewing personal development. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Investigate and diagnose an appropriate aspect of professional practice in an organisational setting, to search and critically evaluate data from primary and secondary resources in order to prepare a report to management, including a plan for implementing the recommendations within a reasonable timeframe. |
2 | Provide evidence of continuing professional development by means of a portfolio in which they reflect on experiences acquired in the course of their studies, including compilation of the research report to management; students will also have to devise a personal development plan which takes account of organisational requirements and longer term personal aspirations and reflects on learning outcomes. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Compilation of a CPD log; research methodology: project management, research design and methods of data collection and analysis; synthesis of an action plan for implementation in the organisation. |
Module Delivery |
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This module will be delivered using a variety of methods, focussing primarily on student centred learning. This will include lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars, with a strong emphasis on student participation. Online students will achieve this through access to a range of interactive materials to facilitate learning, including online lectures, presentations and tutorials, plus synchronous and asynchronous activities, encompassing groupwork areas and discussion fora. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
Description: | Research Report to Management of 7000 words in length. | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
Description: | A portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in continuous professional development. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The Module is assessed by two components: C1 - Coursework - 70% weighting. C2 - Coursework - 30% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 40% in each component |
B | At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 40% in each component |
C | At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 40% in each component |
D | At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 40% in each component |
E | At least 35% on weighted aggregate |
F | Less than 35% on weighted aggregate |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | ANDERSON, V., FONTINHA, R. and ROBSON, F., 2020. Research methods in human resource management. 4th ed. London: CIPD. |
2 | EASTERBY-SMITH, M., THORPE, R., JACKSON, P.R. and JASPERSEN, L.J., 2018. Management and business research. 6th ed. London: Sage. |
3 | SAUNDERS, M., LEWIS, P. and THORNHILL, A., 2019. Research methods for business students. 8th ed. Harlow: Pearson. ebook |
4 | ADAMS, J., KHAN, H.T.A. and RAESIDE, R., 2014. Research methods for business and social science students. 2nd ed. New Delhi: Sage. e-book |