Module Descriptors
BUSINESS PLACEMENT
MKTGP0043
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level P
120 credits
Contact
Leader: Kathryn Mitchell
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
Independent Study Hours:
Total Learning Hours: 0
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
  • Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 3
Sites
  • Stoke Campus
Assessment
  • Project - 5000 words weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Completion of 48 weeks of work for a company or organisation and the completion of a business project which covers all learning outcomes.
Module Indicative Content
To provide practical experience of working within and for an organisation.
To experience at first hand the practical application of some of the business theory and methods in Level 1 and 2.
To develop appropriate behavioural attitudes within the working environment.
To provide practical experience in the legal, social and ethical issues of working within an organisation.
To apply and further develop communication and decision making skills.
Module Texts
Undergraduate industrial placement handbook issued by the Faculty
Module Resources
On-site resources
University resources as required.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be registered on a School of Business or Law award and must be eligible to proceed to the Industrial Placement period.
Module Learning Strategies
Besides undertaking their agreed work students will develop their learning from:

general relevant technical material; the experience of working to targets usually in a managed team, the preparation for and writing of a business project and a workplace diary detailing personal development during the placement year.