Module Descriptors
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PLACEMENT
XXXXP2756
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level P
0 credits
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 4
Independent Study Hours: 956
Total Learning Hours: 960
Assessment
  • UNSPECIFIED weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcome
1. To describe and apply methods, rigours and structures as used in an industrial or commercial concern, or equivalent.
2. Use (commercial) systems, and describe the constraints and requirements of such systems.
3. Understand the need for, and develop proper, professional inter-personal relationships.

This module will also give you the opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Analyse
(b) Synthesise information
(c) Think critically
(d) Think creatively
(e) Evaluate
(f) Present written and oral arguments in a clear and cogent manner
(g) Ask relevant questions
(h) Respond to questions appropriately
(i) Listen to the views of others
(j) Establish positive working relations within a group, showing sensitivity to the needs of others, negotiating roles and tasks and giving honest and constructive feedback
(k) Interact effectively in social groups
(l) Identify issues
(m) Assimilate, evaluate and analyses information as a result of independent or group research
(n) Formulate a practical solution to the problem, making effective use of the time and resources available
(o) Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
(p) Exhibit self discipline and perseverance
(q) Demonstrate self motivation and initiative
(r) Exercise sound judgement
Module Texts
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Handbook issued by the School.
Module Resources
On-site resources.
University resources as required.
Module Assessment
A UNSPECIFIED weighted at 100%.
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Module Additional Assessment Details
A Business Project 100%
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.
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 behaviour attitudes within the work 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.