PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
BUO5PSD
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: Available to students enrolled in LMMBAO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5PSD
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 for building them
- Activities:
- Podcasts, readings and facilitated online 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:
- Podcasts, readings and online teamwork 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:
- Podcasts, readings and facilitated online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
05. Demonstrate the building of personal and professional skills specifically teamwork, providing constructive feedback, and self-reflection
- Activities:
- Podcasts, readings and facilitated online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Fegan
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1,500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 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 | 30 | 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Fegan
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1,500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 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 | 30 | 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Fegan
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1,500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 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 | 30 | 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Amalia Di Iorio
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1,500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 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 | 30 | 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Fegan
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1,500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 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 | 30 | 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Fegan
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1,500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 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 | 30 | 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Fegan
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Leadership Action Plan - written assignment 1,500 words | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 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 | 30 | 04 |