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 Projects

Unit 2 Business research methods: an introduction

Unit 3 Business research methods: data sources

Unit 4 Business research methods: questions and active listening

Week 7

Unit 5 Business research methods: project management skills

Unit 6 Business research methods: using reflection in research

Unit 7 Business research methods: writing professional reports

Unit 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 Presentations

Unit 10 Individual Progress Review

Unit 11 Individual Progress Review

Unit 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: 1000

End 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 entry

My 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 thank

you 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