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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 06/06/2022 16:14:47
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Title of Module: Business Professional Practice |
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Code: LNDN11134 |
SCQF Level: 11
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 60 |
ECTS: 30
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Melissa
Kerr |
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| Summary of Module |
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his module is designed to put theory into practice within a real world setting across and within Sectors: local, national and global. The module will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge, both specialist and transferrable, enhancing your employability. It will enable you to build networks by connecting and working with professionals in industry.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Develop in conjunction with employer achievable project aim and objectives
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Critically analyse workplace issues within the confines of the project
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Critically evaluate and implement workplace solutions
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Undertake CPD throughout the timelines of the project |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 11.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge that covers and integrates the relevant subject areas and research methodology.
Show critical understanding of the specialised theories, concepts and principles in the domain.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues in the discipline. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 11.
Apply knowledge, skills and understanding in using a significant range of the principal professional skills, techniques, practices and materials associated with the discipline.
Apply skills in planning and executing a significant project of research, investigation or development, demonstrating originality and creativity, including in practices. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 11.
Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to forefront issues, or issues that are informed by leading developments in the discipline.
Identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract problems and issues. Develop original and creative responses to problems and issues |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 11.
Communicate, using appropriate methods, to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge/expertise.
Communicate with peers, more senior colleagues and specialists. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 7.
Take responsibility for own work and/or significant responsibility for the work of others.
Take significant responsibility for a range of resources. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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Students will work through a partnership agreement with the employer to develop a project that reflects the sector and relevant contextual factors. Tasks/Project is agreed in consultation with an academic visiting tutor and workplace supervisor in advance.
This module is primarily completed via independent study, supported by regular supervision meetings with an academic advisor. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Work Based Learning/Placement | 280 |
| Independent Study | 320 |
| 600
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Yin, R.K. (2017) Case study research and applications: Design and methods. 6th edn. Los Angeles: Sage.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., and Thornhill A. (2012) Research Methods for Business Students. 6th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Details of further resources, including textbooks, journals and online resources will be identified at the beginning of each delivery in the Module Handbook and on the VLE.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Marketing, Innovation, Tourism & Events |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Marketing, Innovation, Tourism & Events |
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| Moderator | TBC |
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| External Examiner | TBC |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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Poster presentation or artefact (20%)
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| Portfolio (80%) |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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