Develop understanding of how to effectively manage

Academic year and term:

2017/18 – Semester One

Module title:

Managing People and Careers

Module code:

BUS020N501A

Module Convener:

Brief introduction to module

This module will help you understand the background to managing people as resources in respect of careers, recruitment and employability. By gaining knowledge of why employers use the techniques and processes they do to attract and recruit the right people for their organisations you will be able to apply it to your own future management practice as well as to your own applications for graduate jobs.  We will guide you through typical recruitment practices for graduate jobs from the perspective of a recruiter and an applicant. It is very practical and much of the learning arises from in-class activities, many of which simulate actual recruitment exercises. An important part of the module is developing your networking skills among fellow students from different cultures and building your confidence in communicating with others. It is very important that you attend all lectures and seminars as each session will address a different aspect of your expected learning outcomes.

Learning outcomes assessed within this piece of work

1.   Knowledge outcome – Develop understanding of how to effectively manage people’s as well as your own employability and careers in organisations

2.   Intellectual /transferable skills outcome – You will be able to: (a) analyse own strengths and weaknesses in relation to organisational employment opportunities and becoming business ready; (b) apply mindfulness of yourself and others in order to operate effectively and sensitively within cross-cultural teams and (c) to present the findings of an investigation in a professional manner through a variety of media in an acceptable format