Module Title
Professional Studies And Management
Keywords
Professional Communication, Interviewing, Counselling, Management Concepts, Human Resources, Budgeting, Accounting, Organisational Structures. |
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Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to SHE3 entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide students with the ability to apply appropriate communication skills and evaluate management issues and functional approaches which influence standards of professional performance.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain the principles of management, enterprise and marketing initiatives within working practice.
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Explain the concept of the human resource and of budgeting and working within cost limits.
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Evaluate the communication process including working with groups, individual interviews, the role of meetings and presentation skills in a variety of contexts.
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Indicative Module Content
Theory and types of organisation, organisational structures in the private and public sectors. Management concepts and styles. Authority, responsibility and delegation. Group and team characteristics. Policy and strategic decision making. Introduction to management of the human resource. Cost accounting systems, budgetary control and applications. Business reports. Principles of the communication process. Communication in groups: formal and informal. Technical support for presentations. Professional communications: interviewing, counselling, letter writing.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 30 | Tutorials
| 11 | Seminars
| 12 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 4 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 93 |
Mode of Delivery
Theoretical material is delivered by lectures and tutorials. Student-led seminars provide opportunities for practical application.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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C1 is coursework consisting of reports and a seminar.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BOWMAN, C. AND JARRETT, M.G., 1996. Management in Practice: A Framework for Managing Organisational Change. 3rd ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
| | 2. | Johnson, G. AND SCHOLES, K., 1997. Exploring Corporate Strategy. 4th ed. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall.
| | 3. | MILLECHAMP, A.H., 1992. Finance for Non-financial Managers - an Active Learning Approach. London: Dpp Publications.
| | 4. | ARGYLE, M.J., 1994. The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour. London: Penguin.
| | 5. | GABLE, J., 1997. Counselling Skills for Dietitians. Oxford: Blackwell.
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