BMM4452 - Professional Development & PLacement 1

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Present information effectively in both professional and academic contexts such as a CV, covering letter and interview process as well as essay and report writing skills.
2 Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses and prepare an action plan for the future.
3 Apply knowledge and skills in the workplace and perform to a satisfactory standard during their 6-week placement.

Content:

The preparation course will prepare students for writing effective CVs and covering letters and encourage self-reflection through CPD diaries. Various academic skills such as referencing, essay-and report writing will also be taught. The Personal Development Plan will build on an assessment of strengths and weaknesses and plans for improvement based on the 10 departmental employability criteria.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Weekly sessions will use lecture and workshop formats to teach the various skills while preparation for the placement will involve meetings with the Employer Partnership Office and progress tutor.

Lecture and workshop (3 hours) x 10
Contact hours: 30
Intended Group size: 80

Individual meetings with progress tutor as required
Contact hours: 1
Intended Group size: 1

Individual meetings with EPO as required
Contact hours: 1
Intended Group size: 1

Placement (normally 6 weeks)
Contact hours: up to 240
Intended Group size: 1

Further details relating to assessment
An overall pass mark and passing the placement are required for progression to Level 5. Numeric marks will only be given for the portfolio and report but an overall numeric mark will be returned for the module. Not available as a half-module.

Other relevant matters
Students with special needs will be advised to seek support from the Dyslexia & Disability Support Co-ordinator.
Normally a student will be ineligible to undertake the placement without completion of the pre-placement programme and the required communication of placement details to the Employer Partnership Office.
The practical element is normally of 6 weeks’ duration. If a full 6-week placement is not possible an alternative project, which meets the module learning outcomes and involves an equivalent workload, will be agreed between the student, the supervisor and the Employer Partnership Office.
There is an opportunity of volunteering within work placement experience – undertaking a work placement as a volunteer in a charity or not-for-profit organisation – this option is particularly relevant for international students.
All BA (Hons) Accounting and Business students will be evaluated on their quantitative and statistical skills on entry to the programme and, where required, will undertake skills enhancement via tutorials during the module.

Assessment:

001 Portfolio 1 x 1,000 words 40%
002 Placement Normally 6 weeks Pass/Fail May-June 0%
003 Report 2,500 words After placement 60%


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