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MAN-10053 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 10 May 2024

MAN-10053 - Professional Development and Digital Footprint
Coordinator: Aikaterini Koskina Room: DW1.08 Tel: +44 1782 7 33428
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25

Whilst a university degree is a highly valued indicator of achievement and ability for employers, soft skills show employers personal attributes and qualities to help us succeed. This module aims to help students to develop a set of personal and professional skills needed to succeed in higher education and the workplace. Students will be expected to work extensively on their own initiative and to actively participate in all sessions. The module will encourage students to self-assess their existing knowledge and key skills and it will show how these may be developed and applied in ongoing professional development.

Aims
The module aims to provide students with an academic and professional skill set and knowledge upon which they can build their personal branding, and progress in their studies

Intended Learning Outcomes

Show awareness and ability to apply key skills needed to succeed in higher education and the workplace: 1
Use different types of media, including digital media, to promote own personal branding and build own professional network: 1
Identify and reflect on own strengths in order to make the most of these strengths and relate them to possible future careers: 1

Study hours

24 hours contact
24 hours preparation for workshop work
52 hours preparation for assessment
50 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 100%
A 2,000 word portfolio of evidence that documents learning in line with curriculum objectives
The module is assessed via the compilation and submission of an individual portfolio of evidence. The portfolio is based upon a selection of the issues and activities covered during the workshops and throughout the module. The submitted document should be 2,000 words (+/- 10%), excluding appendices. The Harvard referencing system should be used throughout the portfolio. Guidance and support will be provided through various means from the beginning of the module.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 10 May 2024