Module Descriptors
WORK EXPERIENCE
STRA60112
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Carol Southall
Email: C.Southall@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 6
Independent Study Hours: 144
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Reid M. (2012) Report Writing, Palgrave Macmillan ISBN 9780230376557
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts and journals
Module Study Guides
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Module Study Guides
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Module Learning Strategies
Introductory lecture to entire cohort.
Individual & Small Group Tutorials
There will be 3 'formal' meetings:
1. To develop an action plan for work experience
2. To agree a research topic in the light of the placement
3. To monitor progress on the placement and on the assessment
There will be 3 informal meetings to provide support for the reflective element of the module.
Independent Study (144 hours)
This is indicative as the work experience will take place over a minimum of 15 workdays either in one or more blocks or spread over a semester or may be achieved through a one year placement. The student will undertake independent research into the area selected for the research report.
Individual & Small Group Tutorials
There will be 3 'formal' meetings:
1. To develop an action plan for work experience
2. To agree a research topic in the light of the placement
3. To monitor progress on the placement and on the assessment
There will be 3 informal meetings to provide support for the reflective element of the module.
Independent Study (144 hours)
This is indicative as the work experience will take place over a minimum of 15 workdays either in one or more blocks or spread over a semester or may be achieved through a one year placement. The student will undertake independent research into the area selected for the research report.
Module Indicative Content
To provide observational experience of working in a business environment. To increase awareness of how a business operates in practice. To develop personal transferable skills.
Students will undertake a 'placement' in a business environment. There is no formal content. The aim is to:
- Provide an observational experience
- Increase awareness of how the business operates in practice
- Develop personal transferable skills
Students will undertake a 'placement' in a business environment. There is no formal content. The aim is to:
- Provide an observational experience
- Increase awareness of how the business operates in practice
- Develop personal transferable skills
Module Additional Assessment Details
The 100% Portfolio of 5000 Words assesses Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE SKILLS TO CRITICALLY ASSESS AN ORGANISATION OVER A RANGE OF BUSINESS AREAS AND TO CRITICALLY EVALUATE PERFORMANCE IN A SYSTEMATIC MANNER
Analysis
Application
Knowledge & Understanding
2. IDENTIFY AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE A BUSINESS AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT
Decision Making
Evaluation
3. TO PRODUCE A BUSINESS REPORT THAT INCLUDES A FULL CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF AN ACTUAL BUSINESS PROBLEM AND DEVISE REALISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN AREA OF WEAKNESS TO BE IMPROVED TO A STANDARD SUITABLE FOR PRESENTATION TO MANAGEMENT
Analysis
Application
Communication
Problem Solving
Analysis
Application
Knowledge & Understanding
2. IDENTIFY AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE A BUSINESS AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT
Decision Making
Evaluation
3. TO PRODUCE A BUSINESS REPORT THAT INCLUDES A FULL CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF AN ACTUAL BUSINESS PROBLEM AND DEVISE REALISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN AREA OF WEAKNESS TO BE IMPROVED TO A STANDARD SUITABLE FOR PRESENTATION TO MANAGEMENT
Analysis
Application
Communication
Problem Solving
Web Descriptor
To provide observational experience of working in a business environment; To increase awareness of how a business operates in practice; To develop personal transferable skills.
Students will undertake a 'placement' in a business environment. There is no formal content. The aim is to:
- Provide an observational experience
- Increase awareness of how the business operates in practice
- Develop personal transferable skills
Students will undertake a 'placement' in a business environment. There is no formal content. The aim is to:
- Provide an observational experience
- Increase awareness of how the business operates in practice
- Develop personal transferable skills