This module is not currently running in 2021 to 2022.
The module content will include the following core skills:
* Writing at the Master's level
* Case study methodology
* Electronic literature searching and on-line sources
* Using literature effectively
* Time management
* Reading skills
* Writing skills
* Working in groups
* Presentation skills
* Career and personal development planning including the identification of key management skills and any gaps in the individual’s profile
Tutorials 40
Assessment will be based entirely on the Management Skills Report of between 4000 and 5000 words (+/- 10%), MOODLE submission.
* S. Cameron (2008) The MBA Handbook: Study Skills for Postgraduate Management Study, 6th Ed, Pearson Education, Harlow
* C. Fisher (2007), Researching and Writing a Dissertation: A guidebook for business students, 2nd ED. FT Prentice Hall.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
1 To develop students' research and generic study skills to enable them better to benefit from the MBA.
2 To develop students' personal and management skills to enable them better to benefit from the MBA.
3 To enable students to identify required personal development after completion of the programme in the light of their career objectives.
4 To enable students to construct a personal development plan linked to their career ambitions.
The intended generic learning outcomes
1 Ability to plan, work and study independently, using relevant resources in a manner that reflects good practice.
2 Ability to work with self-direction and originality in identifying and addressing problems.
3 Ability to be self-aware, identify areas for self-improvement and generate solutions.
4 Ability to present ideas, arguments and results in the form of a well-structured report.
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