Module: Professional Development

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Professional Development
Module Code	HR5121 (ITS) / MNA1069 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Melrona Kirrane
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The objective of this module is that students should develop an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of a business professional, acquire appropriate interpersonal and communications skills, and develop a critical, reflective approach to managing relationships in business. Competency in preparing strategic proposal would also be one of the main objectives.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the ideal characteristics of a business professional
2. Illustrate the importance of self- awareness and emotional intelligence in business
3. Demonstrate how to interact effectively with colleagues and customers, manage time and conduct meetings effectively.
4. Show a good understanding of the concepts of decision making , stress management and personality differences
5. Demonstrate competence, to negotiate and resolve conflict at work place

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	250	125 hours per 5 credits
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Personal and professional development
Self-awareness Career mapping (Individual assignment) Understanding personality differences Conflict management Emotional intelligence Using power effectively Building personal resources Identifying team resources (Belbin profile) Managing pressure Semester 2 Decision-making Decision- making in action Strategic networking Mapping and building your business network Leadership Personal leadership skills Negotiation and persuasion Getting to yes Communication

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	n/a	70%	n/a
Group project	n/a	30%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category -

Indicative Reading List

Pedlar, M., Burgoyne, J. & Boydell,T.: 2013, A manager’s guide to self-development., McGraw-Hill,
Mullins, L.: 2012, Management and Organizational Behavior., Prentice Hall,
Robbins, S. & Judge, T.: 2011, Organizational Behavior., Pearson,
Cottrell, S.: 2013, Skills for success., Financial Times,

Other Resources

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