Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9062
Title: Communications & Prof Dev
Long Title: Communications & Prof Dev
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers those areas within communication studies that are relevant to students of business and accounting. Workshops will focus on developing writing, group work and presentation skills that will be used in the business and accounting context. The module will enable the development of transferable skills across the curriculum. Learners will also develop career plans and a commitment to lifelong learning and will assess the role of the accounting professional in society.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply strong business writing skills in the appropriate context.
LO2 Deliver a competent oral presentation on a topic, effectively chair meetings with a panel of speakers.
LO3 Critique leadership styles, relecting on their own personality and how this will influence leadership styles adopted.
LO4 Critically analyse the factors affecting team dynamics along with their own role in managing these dynamics successfully.
LO5 Develop a career plan, having reflected on professional and personal development goals.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Sessions 1 & 2: Business Writing Skills
Process and principles of clear, persuasive writing. Structure and style of business correspondence (reports, memos, email etc.).
Sessions 3 & 4: Interpersonal Communication Skills
Verbal and non-verbal communication (including active listening and feedback skills), convening and participating at meetings, business events, appraisals and working with clients. Influencing skills, negotiation skills and conflict management. Developing own self-image and self-presentation skills in the professional business environment.
Sessions 5 & 6: Oral Presentations
Presentation preparation model. Techniques of delivery. Persuasive and influencing - communication. Dealing with questions. Chairing a session.
Sessions 7 & 8: Leadership
Introduction to the theory and practice of leadership. Key leadership styles. Description of a Trait Approach, application and strengths. Skills Approach. People management skills, personality types, problem solving and influencing people, negotiation and conflict management,
Sessions 9 & 10: Teamwork
Theory of team roles and team building. Critique of theory. Examination of how the 'scrum' methodology applies to teamwork. The virtual team.
Session 11: Lifelong Learning
Engagement with career goals, to include focus on developing skills repertoire. Awareness of transferable skills in professional and other environments. Development of credible career planning goals and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Deliver a competent oral presentation on a topic.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Completion of a report on leadership styles and managing teams, approximately 5,000 words.
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Presentation on personal and professional development, together with career planning and commitment to lifelong learning.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Reflective journal detailing the learner's professional development path to date, along with key influencers and lessons learned. The document should also assess key enablers of future success.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture and guest workshops Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Learning Non Contact Directed Learning, Research, Work-based Learning and Private Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures and guest workshops Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact Directed Learning, Research, Work-based Learning and Private Study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bovee, C. and Thill, J.. (2016), Business Communication Essentials: A Skills-Based Approach, 7th. Pearson, Boston, [ISBN: 9780133933864].
  • Northhouse, P.G.. (2016), Leadership: Theory and Practice, 7th. Sage Publications, London, [ISBN: 9781452203409].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Yukl, G.A.. (2012), Leadership in Organizations, 8th. Pearson, Essex, [ISBN: 978-013277186].
  • Moon, J.A.. (2004), A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice, 2nd. Routeledge, Oxon, [ISBN: 978-041533516].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Thorpe, K.. (2004), Reflective Practice: International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Reflective learning journals: from concept to practice, Vol 5, Number 3.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BAACC_9 Master of Science in Applied Accounting 1 Mandatory