Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
MKTG40304
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rhian Barrett
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 75%
  • PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN weighted at 25%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
75% - Portfolio (LO 1 & 2)
Student to present and be asked questions about a portfolio of evidence

25% - Personal Development Plan (LO 3)

INDICATIVE CONTENT
Development of a PDP
Delivering the brand experience (Team Merlin)
Time Management
IT skills (PowerPoint and Excel)
Presentation Skills
Listening skills
Commercial Awareness
Verbal and written communication skills
Accountability and workplace relationships
Teamwork
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate competency in a variety of work-based skills required within Theme Park Management Application
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate competence in the use of cognitive skills for the process of retrieving, organising, analysing and critically evaluating information required for management decisions
Application
Learning

3. Develop a personal development plan (PDP) focused on career development
Learning
Reflection
RESOURCES
Module study guide
The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals
The module VLE
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet
TEXTS
Anderson, L. & Bolt, S. (2013) Professionalism: Skills for Workplace Success. Pearson Ed.

Kirton, B. (2012) Brilliant Workplace Skills for Students and Graduates, Prentice Hall

Bolton, G.E.J. (2014) Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, SAGE Publications Ltd.

Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 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."