BMM5133 - Professional Development and Placement

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

This is a practical module with a focus on students’ professional and personal development in the contemplation of potential career paths, whilst enhancing key employability skills relevant to graduate level employment.

During taught preparation seminars, students will be guided through career analysis, highlighting the variety of job opportunities and skill requirements indicative of graduate roles. Further workshops will be focussed on C.V. and interview skills alongside the development of important interpersonal and networking skills to support and guide students in securing an appropriate professional placement. The module will also allow for personal development in gaining an appreciation of the importance of equality, diversity and sustainability within the context of the current and future business environment.

The Conference Day will provide students with the opportunity to gain experience and understanding of the graduate recruitment process, with the opportunity of working on live briefs for external organisations.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Day conference (semester 1)
Hours: 8
Intended group size: Full Cohort

10 seminars/workshops
Hours: 30
Intended group size: Full Cohort

Individual meetings with placement/personal tutor (semester 1)
Hours: 2

Placement (minimum 150 hours)
Hours: 150

Guided independent study
Hours: 110

Further details relating to assessment

Day Conference: the day conference will be assessed through a typical, industry-standard assessment centre scorecard measuring student performance against employability standards and readiness for graduate level positions.

Report: this assessment tests students’ ability to reflect effectively on their placement performance and its impact on their career plans and professional skills development.

Placement: an overall pass mark and passing the placement are required for progression to Level 6.

Alternative assessment: any students who defer or re-sit the day conference component of the assessment will be assessed by a written report with equivalent pro-rata loading.

The practical element is normally of 6 weeks’ duration. If a full six-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 Module Lead and the Placement Office.

Throughout this module, formative assessment will form part of the workshop activities allowing students help to develop interpersonal and employability skills to inform interview and CV preparation.

Full details are contained within the Module Handbook.

The placement component must be passed in line with University requirements in order to pass the module overall.

Assessment:

001 Day conference; full day event participation; end of semester 1 50%
002 Placement; 150 hours/6 weeks; pass/fail; work placement block %
003 Placement report and career plan; 2,500 words; end of placement block 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Nikki Eastwood
Level - 5
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5YL

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