Module Code: H7PDES
Long Title Professional Development Skills
Title Professional Development Skills
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Danielle Mc cartan-Quinn
Module Author: Isabela Da Silva
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate effective information management skills and the ability to identify, select, evaluate and analyse information from a number of sources, including the library, academic articles, textbooks and online resources
LO2 Construct a critical academic argument that is evidence based and supported by appropriately referenced literature
LO3 Demonstrate the ability to structure and write professional business correspondence and to present in a professional manner
LO4 Demonstrate effective database management skills and develop the ability to manipulate and analyse data
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)    
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT SKILLS - Engaging with Academic Material :
Conducting reliable and effective library research   Funnelling approach to literature  Grouping and contrasting theories and arguments   Identifying literature gaps
Advanced Academic writing skills
Effective writing skills  Key skills of constructing an argument  Exploring evidenced-based writing   Writing critically - Critical thinking techniques  Drafting and Reviewing of documents
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS - Professional communication skills:
Professional communication for business  Writing a professional email  Constructing and delivering effective PowerPoint presentations   Receiving and giving professional feedback  Facilitating a meeting (agenda, facilitation, minutes)
Excel skills
Data recording - navigating and recording data Formulas – key basic formulas Constructing charts and graphs Data organization – sorting and filtering Basic data analysis Pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: CA 1 % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Assessment 1: Students are required to schedule and facilitate a meeting requiring input from key stakeholders on a business problem.
Assessment Type: CA 2 % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Assessment 2: Students are required to search the academic literature on a selected topic and write a critical analysis piece based on this. Students are expected to support their evidence-based analysis by gathering data from multiple secondary sources into a single excel spreadsheet and performing a graphic and statistical analysis of this, drawing conclusions on what the data is telling them and what the implications of that are. Students may be asked to present the results of this analysis.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Where a learner fails to achieve an average of 40% across all continuous assessment elements, they will be offered the opportunity to repeat any failed assessment components.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 24 Per Semester 2.00
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 89 Per Semester 7.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Bovée, C.L. and Thill, J.V. (2021), Business Communication Today, 15th Ed. Pearson.
  • Kolin, PC. (2022), Successful Writing at Work, 12th Ed. Cengage.
  • Cottrell, S. (2017), Critical Thinking Skills: Effective Analysis and Argument, 3rd ed. Bloomsbury.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Van Rys J., Meyer, V., VanderMey, R., Sebranek, P. (2022), The College Writer: A Guide to Thinking, Writing, and Researching (w/ MLA9E Update), 7th Edition. Cengage.
  • Means, T. (2019), Business Communication, 3rd Ed. Cengage.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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