BUSN11142 MBA Core Module Professional Management and Research Skills, Module Handbook| UWS

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

This module helps students to manage both their professional management and research skills though a Continuing Professional Development approach. Students will be supported to set and manage aspirations for their success in the MBA programme and beyond. This will include, 1) approaches to being a successful MBA student, 2) developing a high-quality research proposal for a Dissertation or Professional Project, and 3) planning for future professional development aligned to a chosen pathway of study.

Key skills will be explored and developed, including emotional intelligence, influencing and networking. Cultural contexts will be compared and considered to give context for work and learning. Research skills will be developed and enhanced in order to prepare students to undertake a high-quality Dissertation or Professional Project.

SECTION 2: AIMS OF THE MODULE

This module is designed to introduce students to the ‘real world’ of the ways in which professional managers develop personal mastery to enable them to plan and implement career long personal development in a variety of organisations (public, private and not-for-profit) to promote and achieve their career aspirations. The module examines the ways in which the main elements of research are planned and implemented in business and management environments within a range of organisations, and the principal challenges and issues facing managers in conducting business and management research. The module is designed to enable students to develop their knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual elements of business and management research through an engagement with contemporary management practice.

In order to achieve this there must be an underpinning of knowledge on the theory and practice of research in business and management drawing particularly on leadership for management development and talent management development.

SECTION 3: LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relevant skills and knowledge required to ensure current professional and academic practices are attained.

L2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the demands of university and professional life.

L3. Critically develop related practical competencies by showing how these can be applied to the world of professional practice and the requirements of the specific pathways.

L4. Critically develop a relevant professional persona and personal brand.

L5. Critically evaluate key research theories, tools and techniques as part of a master’s research proposal