Personal Development Plan (25%)
1200 word Assignment (75%)

Cottrell, S (2003) The Study Skills Handbook, Palgrave
Dransfileld R. et.al (2004), Business for Foundation Degrees and Higher Awards, Oxford: Heinemann
McMillan, K and Weyers, J (2006) The Smarter Student, Pearson
Peder M. et.al., (2006), A Manager's Guide to Self Development 5th Edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - www.berr.gov.uk
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk (incorporates useful links to business and regulatory sites covering module content)

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the range of skills and techniques essential for planning and developing their own future learning and career strategy.

- Personal SWOT analysis
- 360 degree feedback
- Analysis of subjective & objective feedback
- Personal development planning
- SMART objectives
- Report and assignment writing
- Effective communication skills
- Presentation skills

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 24 hours of class support and 126 hours of independent and self directed study.

The class sessions will include formal lecture, student exercises, case study analysis, presentations and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.