1. DEMONSTRATE THE KEY STUDY SKILLS AND DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPUTING PACKAGES REQUIRED FOR VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION IN AN ACADEMIC CONTEXT.
Knowledge and Understanding
Communication

2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PERFORM A SKILLS AUDIT AND PREPARE A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN GIVING CONSIDERATION TO EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCEMENT AND FUTURE CAREER GOALS. Analysis
Reflection

3. REFLECT ON THE CONTEMPORARY ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT IN WHICH PROFESSIONAL WORK OCCURS, INCLUDING TEAM WORKING, ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Learning
Problem Solving

4. APPLY APPROPRIATE SECONDARY RESEARCH TECHNIQUES TO SOURCE DATA RELEVANT TO AN INVESTIGATION AND UNDERSTAND THE LIMITATIONS IN TERMS OF RELIABILITY AND BIAS OF THE DATA COLLECTED.
Knowledge and Understanding
Application

Assignment 1 -
Individual Assignment (worth 50%)

Individual research report (with planning) on a topic chosen from a list and relating to the use of IT in society and the workplace. (2000 words), addressing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4

Assignment 2 –
Group Case Study Presentation

Group Case Study presentation Weighted at 50% (completed in groups of 3 or 4, consisting of 15 presentation slides, for a 15-minute presentation) addressing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3.

Professional Development
- Analysis of current skills
- E-portfolio creation
- Professional development planning
- Professional work processes and issues
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Study Skills
- Introduction to libraries and learning resources
- Learning outcomes, assessment and marking criteria
- Mind Maps
- Report preparation, writing, presentation and referencing
- Assessment variations and the importance of formative assessments
- Formal presentation skills
- Individual working
- Group working and group dynamics
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Personal Development Planning (PDP)
- Project Management Techniques
- Introduction to basic research skills
IT Skills
- Use of a word processor
- Use of presentation software
- Introduction to the use of database technologies in society and the workplace

The contact time will be broken down as follows:

52 hours of lectures and 52 hours of tutorials

During this module you will work in groups of 3 or 4 during tutorials to collaborate on a group case study.

Project Management for Dummies 2E UK 2nd UK ed. Edition ISBN-13: 978-1119025733

Cottrell. S. (2017), Critical Thinking Skills: Effective Analysis, Argument and Reflection (Macmillan Study Skills), MacMillan Education, ISBN 9781137550521 (E-Book) ISBN: 1137550503 (Physical Book)


Next Generation Databases: NoSQL, NewSQL, and Big Data 1st ed. Edition ISBN-13: 978-1484213308

Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft project

None

This module is designed to help you to acquire the skills you will need to develop and succeed both academically and as a professional practitioner. The focus is on your personal and professional development. You will be encouraged and supported in the creation of a portfolio to record aspects of your academic and personal skills. The module also identifies and explores ethical, legal, communication, and other non-technical factors that contribute to the success (or failure) of the development of IT systems in a professional environment. It introduces fundamental skills and knowledge that will help prepare you for professional employment or for business start-up.