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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Experience in the Business Environment
Reference BS3208 Version 3
Created March 2019 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2019 SCQF Points 120
Amended July 2019 ECTS Points 60

Aims of Module
To enable the student to demonstrate learning accrued in a practical environment and to allow the student to critically evaluate their previous professional experience in light of the knowledge, understanding and personal transferable skills acquired in the programme.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate skills, attitudes and behaviours appropriate to the workplace, including: technical and learning skills; staff relations skills; planning and organisational skills; personal and professional skills; communication skills.
2 Reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses as potential managers.
3 Demonstrate an understanding of the organisation in which they have previously been employed and critically evaluate the factors that have affected/affect its performance.
4 Demonstrate evidence of, and reflect on new learning with regard to knowledge, skills and abilities required for effective functioning in the workplace.

Indicative Module Content
The content and duration of business experience will vary, however each student will undertake to complete an extensive business practice portfolio. The portfolio will provide evidence which combines practical skills and learning gained in the workplace with academic knowledge. The student's current/previous employer will also be required to provide evidence relating to the student's performance within the organisation to be assessed as part of the portfolio.

Module Delivery
Delivery is by means of previous, relevant workplace experience coupled with guidance from both a University advisor and the Employability and Professional Enrichment Team.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A N/A
Non-Contact Hours 300 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 900 N/A
TOTAL 1200 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 900  

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: The assessment is conducted by means of a portfolio of previous business experience.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%)
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A 70% or above
B 60% - 69%
C 50% - 59%
D 40% - 49%
E 35% - 39%
F 0% - 34%
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module The student must have gained 240 SCOTCAT credits by successfully completing Years 1 and 2 in the Management Programme. In addition, the student will normally have passed all modules at first attempt in stages 1 and 2, and maintained at least a C average.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Students who do not achieve a pass in this module will be required to undertake the taught third year route within the relevant course of the Management Programme.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BOWDEN, J., 2011. Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present really effective reports. 9th ed. Oxford: How to Content.
2 FANTHOME, C., 2004. Work placements: a survival guide for students. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
3 LEWIS, R. and INGLIS, J., 2005. How to write reports: the key to successful reports. Cambridge: National Extension College Trust.

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