This module requires candidates to commit to 150 hours (including assessment) of which 24 hours will be direct supported learning (including lectures, workshops, case studies, in-class group discussions, and videos)

Typically the contact hours will be delivered as longer workshops employing a variety of teaching methods predicated on interaction with the learner and between learners, as well as traditional lecturing/presentations.

Designed to broaden and develop skills commonly associated with those possessed by graduates, under the main themes of self management, intellectual, communication, interpersonal and assignment technique. Areas will include:

- working with others
- managing self
- information processing
- academic writing
- personal organisation
- research skills
- numeracy
- critical ability
- problem solving
- environmental awareness

A Development Plan (1000 words) - 40% covers LO's 3 and 4
with a written Assignment (1500 words) - 60% covers LO's 1 and 2.

Armstrong M. (2009) Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (11th Ed), Kogan Page, London
Kotter JP. (1996) Leading Change. Harvard Business School Press. USA.
Mullins LJ. (2010) Management and Organisational Behaviour (9th Ed) FT Pearson Education Ltd, Harlow
Naylor J (2004) Management, Pearson Education, Harlow
Northledge, A. (2005) The Good Study Guide 2nd Edition, Milton Keynes, The Open University.
Tyler, S (2007) The Manager's Good Study Guide 3rd Edition, Milton Keynes, The Open University
Saunders, Lewis and Thornhill (2009) Research Methods for Business Students 5th Edition, Harlow, FT Prentice Hall

Library and online databases. Blackboard VLE