PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
BUA5PSD
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
PPSD is a cornerstone subject of the MBA program dedicated to the development of personal and core professional management and leadership skills. The subject provides an introduction to the fundamental dimensions of business leadership, including self-awareness, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
02. Critically evaluate the characteristics of successful teams and the leadership skills required to build them
- Activities:
- seminar, workshop activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Communicate effectively and succinctly through oral presentation
- Activities:
- seminar, workshop activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
04. Research and produce academic writing in an appropriate style (report, argumentative essay, etc)
- Activities:
- seminar, workshop activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
05. Demonstrate the building of personal and professional skills specifically teamwork, providing constructive feedback and self-reflection
- Activities:
- teamwork activities, completion of self-assessment grids on leadership and teambuilding skills
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
City Campus, 2015, Week 10-11, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 11
Six 1.0 days seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
"sessions will be daily March 7-10, 14 & 15includes 1 x 3 hour e-portfolio 6.00pm to 9.00pm. This will occur on Tuesday March 10"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2000 words | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 2-3 students per group, 10 slides excluding references | 10 | 03, 05 |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |
City Campus, 2015, Week 31-32, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 32
Six 1.0 days seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions will be daily August 1-4, 8&9 and includes 1 x 3 hour e-portfolio 6.00pm to 9.00pm. This will be Tuesday August 4 2015"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2000 words | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 2-3 students per group, 10 slides excluding references | 10 | 03, 05 |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 60
Enrolment information: Our agreement with Hanoi University stipulates the number 60. Cohort recruitment is capped at 60.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Timothy Marjoribanks
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2000 words | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 2-3 students per group, 10 slides excluding references | 10 | 03, 05 |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 60
Enrolment information: Our agreement with Hanoi University stipulates the number 60. Cohort recruitment is capped at 60.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Timothy Marjoribanks
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2000 words | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 2-3 students per group, 10 slides excluding references | 10 | 03, 05 |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |
Vietnam, 2015, Week 41-45, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 60
Enrolment information: Our agreement with Hanoi University stipulates the number 60 Cohort recruitment is capped at 60
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 41 - 45
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 41 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2000 words | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 2-3 students per group, 10 slides excluding references | 10 | 03, 05 |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |