1. Present personal development targets and action plans
Learning
Communication
Reflection

2. Identify personal strengths and areas for personal development.
Learning
Enquiry
Reflection

3. Articulate individual learning achievements derived from a variety of contexts.
Learning
Enquiry
Reflection

Element 1: Group poster presentation (50% of the overall mark) during Teaching Block 1 (LO2 & LO3)

Element 2: Reflective portfolio (50% of the overall mark) during Teaching Block 2 (LO1 & LO2) - reflective portfolio will demonstrate the experience and learning that student has gained in this module, especially in terms of applying theoretical knowledge into practice. Reflective portfolio could be in the form of an extended reflective diary, opinion notes with documentary evidence of learning or notebook of critical reflection on various skillset acquired.

PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 & 2 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:

Element 1: Group Event proposal in Poster Form with 500 word script 40%
Element 2: Reflection on online event - 1000 words 60%

The Management in Practice module aims to help you explore and appreciate a range of business contexts and skills through case studies, visits to local organisations, networking with employers and alumni and reflection on the enhancement of employability skills and competences relevant to the first year of study.
The module provides an opportunity to reflect experience as a student and to gain a thorough understanding of development skills in regards to student learning, writing, team working, communication and research skills and other essential components to aid success in your academic and career development.
Learning will be based around real commercial organisations, case studies and business ideas and requiring class based and online participation.
There are opportunities to participate with optional additional activities relevant to the module outside of allocated time.

Cottrell, S. (2013). The Study Skills Handbook. 4th Ed. Palgrave: Basingstoke. ISBN 9781137289254
Williams, L. (2015), Ultimate interview: 100s of great interview answers, 4th edn, KoganPage, London (available online in the Library)
Silvis, C.A. (2015), Presentation Skills: One Hour Workshop, Cengage Learning PTR

Blackboard : VLE, Webinar (Collaborative), Blogs, Discussion Boards, Online Tests
LinkedIn
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft 365
Padlet
Guest Speakers
Annual entrepreneurship festival
Lynda.com training tools
eCoach

You will develop your understanding of management practice in the workplace, and in the wider context of organisations. You will develop an understanding of management disciplines such as operations, marketing, finance, and human resource management. The module aims to help you explore and appreciate a range of business contexts and skills through case studies, visits to local organisations, networking with employers and alumni.

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 300 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 78 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 222 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.