PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
BUO5PSD
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 collaborative online activities, podcasts, and a variety of self-assessment tasks, 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 LMMBAO, LMMBA or LMMBAA to do this subject
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: BUA5PSD
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, self-assessment activities
- 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:
- Podcasts, readings and online teamwork 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:
- 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)
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)
Online, 2016, Teaching Session 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
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 | 25 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 words | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual Research Essay Plan and Essay | 25 | 04 | |
| Discussion forum activities | 15 | 05 |
Online, 2016, Teaching Session 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
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 | 25 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 words | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual Research Essay Plan and Essay | 25 | 04 | |
| Discussion forum activities | 15 | 05 |
Online, 2016, Teaching Session 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
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 | 25 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 words | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual Research Essay Plan and Essay | 25 | 04 | |
| Discussion forum activities | 15 | 05 |
Online, 2016, Teaching Session 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
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 | 25 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 words | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual Research Essay Plan and Essay | 25 | 04 | |
| Discussion forum activities | 15 | 05 |
Online, 2016, Teaching Session 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
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 | 25 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 words | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual Research Essay Plan and Essay | 25 | 04 | |
| Discussion forum activities | 15 | 05 |
Online, 2016, Teaching Session 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
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 | 25 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 words | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual Research Essay Plan and Essay | 25 | 04 | |
| Discussion forum activities | 15 | 05 |
Online, 2016, Teaching Session 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
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 | 25 | 02, 05 | |
| Individual Leadership Report - 2,000 words | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| Group Oral Presentation - 7 minutes | 10 | 03 | |
| Individual Research Essay Plan and Essay | 25 | 04 | |
| Discussion forum activities | 15 | 05 |