CAS001 - Centre for Academic Success - Managing and Developing Self - Knowledge 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CAS001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Centre for Academic Success - Managing and Developing Self - Knowledge | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Claire Wright, Adam Poole | ||
| Module Team: | Tina Thomas, Joanna Jones, Scott Parfitt, Dan Taylor, Anthony Thomas, Lauren Thomas, Rhian Thomas, Liam Newton, Mary Hedderman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 0 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
Centre for Academic Success supports and compliments subject discipline from an academic context to enable and empower undergraduate business students.
The module introduces core competencies necessary for successful transition into Higher Education by equipping students with the fundamental academic, technical and personal skills needed for successful progression.
Content Summary
This is a practical module designed to equip students with the academic skills needed to be successful in their higher education studies, and also to promote professional development and future employability by focussing on the transferability of these skills into business.
The module content covers personal study skills, IT skills and business skills, with practical applications of these to workplace scenarios to enhance future employability.
Indicative content includes the following interrelated areas:
Business and study skills:
o Business report writing
o Academic writing and referencing
o Presentation skills
o Research skills
o Effective group/team working
o Time management, planning and prioritising workloads
Professional development and employability:
o CV’s
o Developing a social media presence
o Self analysis and reflection to construct Personal Development Plans
ICT skills:
o Word-processing (eg to present assessments, essays, business reports, tables)
o Use of spreadsheets to analyse and present data (eg pivot tables, frequency distributions, graphs)
o Use of PowerPoint for presentations
o Researching and accessing online resources
o Electronic calendars and diaries
Wellbeing, mindfulness and mental health
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 20 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Not applicable – this is a zero credit module. |
Module Requisites
N/A