PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
BUA5PSD
2016
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. Through seminars, workshop activities and a variety of self-assessment activities, 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: BUO5PSD
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, completion of self-assessment activities on leadership and teambuilding
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- 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)
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)
- 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:
- 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)
City Campus, 2016, 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 hours 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 27 February - 1 March and Mar 5 & 6 2016. Includes online e-portfolio work through the LMS"
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 | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |
City Campus, 2016, Week 31-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 34
Six 1.0 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions will be daily 6 - 9 August, 13 & 14 August 2016. Subject Includes online e-portfolio work through the LMS."
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 | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |
Vietnam, 2016, 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 | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |
Vietnam, 2016, Week 41-50, 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: 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 | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual research essay plan and essay - 1500 words | 30 | 04 |