Module Details

Module Code: HOSP7078
Title: Personal & Prof. Development
Long Title: Personal and Professional Development
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: no programmes
Module Description: This module will enhance the student's knowledge of the hospitality industry and assist the student in developing interpersonal and professional skills to help guide and develop their future careers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply interpersonal and presentation skills in the hospitality business environment.
LO2 Identify and develop skills to enhance networking and career development.
LO3 Recognise professional and etiquette practices in the hospitality work and business environment.
LO4 Conduct self evaluation and reflective practice in order to develop experiential learning and critical thinking within a professional work environment.
LO5 Describe national and international hospitality industry trends and develop an appreciation for work practices.
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
Hospitality Industry
Identification of national and international hotel properties. Professional opportunities within different departments. Opportunities for development. Current industry trends and practices. Dealing with common scenarios in hospitality.
Career Planning
Taking charge of career planning. Identifying marketable skills. Creating CV's and professional online networking. Preparing for interviews.
Professional Etiquette
Understanding professional standards in the workplace, role of listening, presentation skills.
Reflective Practice
Role of observation and the reflective process - using critical thinking in decision making. How to use online portfolios. Role of self evaluation in the learning process. Experiential learning. Emotional intelligence. Coaching, mentoring and feedback.
Hospitality Leadership
Role of leadership. Leadership styles.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Development of CV and professional online profile
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Project related to the hospitality industry business environment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Examination of a hospitality experience linked to the hospitality industry environment , this will include a reflective piece of work to include self-evaluation. This will take the format of a written piece of work to assist student in developing critical thinking and reflective practice skills. This project will be developed as an online portfolio.
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 In-class delivery Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical skills application - CV preparation,developing professional profiles, how to use portfolium and reflective practice, preparing professional presentations. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Self-directed learning 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 In-class delivery Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical skills Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Learning Non Contact Self-directed Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Arnold J, Coyne I, Randall R & Patterson F. (2020), Work Psychology : Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace, 7th. Pearson, p.656, [ISBN: 978129226943].
  • Cottrell S. (2017), Critical Thinking Skills - Effective Analysis, Argument and Reflection, 3rd. Macmillan Study Skills, [ISBN: 978113755050].
  • Whitmore T. (2021), How to write an impressive CV & Cover Letter, Robinson, p.240, [ISBN: 978147214535].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • (2019), HBR Emotional Intelligence Ultimate Boxed Set, Harvard Business Review Press, [ISBN: 978163369941].
  • Williams K. (2020), Reflective Writing:26 (Pocket Study Skills), 2nd. Red Globe Press, p.160, [ISBN: 978135201008].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources