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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Professional Skills Enhancement | |||
| Reference | CB3363 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | April 2024 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an understanding of key management and leadership theories in the context of their own relevant strengths, weaknesses and experiences, identifying appropriate enhancement strategies. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise international management and leadership theories in the context of their own existing management and leadership skills. |
| 2 | Evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses as a student and potential manager, identifying solutions and personal development objectives |
| 3 | Analyse how stakeholders' cultural and global differences affect management decisions |
| 4 | Analyse the importance of working effectively within a team. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Management theories. Leadership theories. Personal strengths, weaknesses, experiences and development objectives. Self reflection. Individual growth. Team building. Collaboration. Conflict Management. Communication. Working with others. Cultural and international awareness. Identifying relevant sources and gathering information. Academic integrity. Referencing. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Core concepts delivered through lectures and supporting tutorials. Significant focus on cohort active discussions throughout delivery. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 72 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 228 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Individual Essay | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Portfolio | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module is assessed by two components. C1 - Coursework - 60% weighting. CW2 - Coursework - 40%. 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 | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | GALLAGHER, K., 2016, Essential Study and Employment Skills for Business and Management Students. London: OUP Oxford |
| 2 | McMILLAN, K. and WEYERS, J., 2012. How to Improve your Critical Thinking and Reflective Skills. London: Pearson |
| 3 | NORTHOUSE, P.G., 2019. Leadership: Theory and Practice. Los Angeles: SAGE |
| 4 | RONGXING, G., 2015. Cross-border management: theory, method and application. Berlin: Springer |