Whole group sessions - a series of participatory lectures will disseminate knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions.

Small group sessions - a series of weekly tutorial sessions including workshops and computer lab sessions

Students will enjoy a blend of learning opportunities thereby allowing them to engage positively with the subject area and each other.
Typical learning techniques include: student focussed tutorials / oral and written presentations / role-plays / videos and interactive exercises.

The class room delivery will be supported by materials available on the VLE to guide further self-directed study at a pace and time convenient to the student.

Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed.

Students will study a selection of topics including:
- Communication and oral/verbal presentation skills and techniques
- Self-assessment of personal skills
- Personal Development Plan
- Research skills and referencing
- Working in groups and teamworking
- Time management and planning assignments
- Spreadsheet skills
- Impression management and preparing job applications
- Quantitative and analysis techniques for analysing financial information

Details:-
75% - Portfolio of evidence demonstrating individual student competence in the various skills learnt (LO1 & LO2)
25% - Personal Development Plan (LO3)

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Sumner, R (2012) How to use your degree to secure a job: Kaplan's Guide to Core Skills and Employability, Kaplan, ISBN 9780857324863
Van Emden, J. and Becker, L. (2010) Presentation Skills for Students, Palgrave, Basingstoke, ISBN 0230243045

Module study guide
The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals
The module VLE
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet