303LON and 308LON

Module Review and Your Next Steps

Unit: 12

On completion of this module you will be able to:

• Work independently within an organisation, demonstrating initiative and commitment

• Review the literature relating to a business issue• Analyse valid and reliable evidence to draw sound business

conclusions• Write a coherent project report communicating a solution or

response to the business issue• Reflect on your working practices in relation to your Personal

Development Plan

Module Learning Outcomes

Module Overview: 303LON and 308LON

Week 6

Unit 1 An Introduction to Workplace and Workbased ProjectsUnit 2 Business research methods: an introductionUnit 3 Business research methods: data sourcesUnit 4 Business research methods: questions and active listening

Week 7

Unit 5 Business research methods: project management skillsUnit 6 Business research methods: using reflection in researchUnit 7 Business research methods: writing professional reportsUnit 8 Making a successful impact on your Workplace and Workbased project

Week 8 Workplace or Independent Research

Week 9 Workplace or Independent Research

Week 10

Unit 9 Project Updates – Individual PresentationsUnit 10 Individual Progress ReviewUnit 11 Individual Progress ReviewUnit 12 Module Review

On completion of this unit you will be able to:

• Review the key themes and models from this module in the production and delivery of business and management research

• Clarify any outstanding questions regarding the assessed work for this module

• Consider a range of factors that will support students to make a successful transition to their next career step

Unit Learning Outcomes

Business Skills: Project Reports

Regular Assignment 1 (40%): Produce a Reflective Diary that demonstrates evidence of learning, as a result of carrying out your project, about:• The subject of your research• Your research skills• Your professional and business skills

Word Count: 1000End of Module Assessment (60%): Produce a Project Report that investigates a current issue facing your selected organisation and presents a clear set of recommendations.

Word Count: 4000

Assessment: 303LON Workplace Project

End of Module Assessment (100%): Produce a Project Report that investigates a current issue facing your selected organisation or industry and presents a clear set of recommendations.

Word Count: 4000

Assessment: 308LON Workbased Project

Key Project Skills required include:

Source:Cameron (2009: 376)

Business Skills: Project Work

Workplace and Workbased Skills Assessment Audit

Business Skills: Skills Audit

Business Skills: Project Reports

Source:Saunders et al (2009: 531)

Deficiencies of Data

All three forms of reflection are critical. Reflection on content, process and premise is critical to reflexivity.

Business Skills: Reflection

Source:Brannick & Coghlan (2006: 155)

Reflective Diary: Suggested Structure

Evidenced by specific examples from your Learning Log

3 Key Stages to Writing Your Report

Business Skills: Professional Reports

Career Strategy: Know the Job Market

Entrepreneur opportunity

Non-graduate

level entryMy

Options

Based on: CU Careers and Employability Service [online]

Creating a Winning CV

Winning CV Checklist

Based on: CU Careers and Employability Service [online]

Based on: Cameron (2009)

A 6th Strategy for Career Success

Positive Thinking

Build and maintain your Network by:

• Follow up your work experience with thankyou notes to key contacts

• Link with contacts using professional and social networking sites

• Keep up to date with news and changes• Keep your contacts up to date with your

relevant news and achievements

Building Your Network

• Review the key themes and models from this module in the production and delivery of business and management research

• Clarify any outstanding questions regarding the assessed work for this module

• Consider a range of factors that will support students to make a successful transition to their next career step

Knowledgecast Summary