PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
BUO5PSD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Personal and Professional Skills Development (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, readings 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
01. 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)
02. Research and produce academic and business 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate the building of personal and professional skills including self-reflection and effective communication skills
- Activities:
- Podcasts, readings and facilitated online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 08
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 08 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 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written Assignment - 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Online forum activities - 1500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 03 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 16
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 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 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written Assignment - 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Online forum activities - 1500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 03 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 18 - 24
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 24 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 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written Assignment - 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Online forum activities - 1500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 03 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 34
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 34 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 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written Assignment - 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Online forum activities - 1500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 03 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 42
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 42 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 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written Assignment - 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Online forum activities - 1500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 03 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Keller
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 44 - 50
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 44 to week 50 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 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written Assignment - 2,000 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Online forum activities - 1500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 03 |