Aims

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The aim of this mini module (non-assessed) is to support the MSc E-Business (e-marketing) Programme and the MSc E-Business programme for the person to person (pip) synchronous activity taking shape and form.

The focus of this short mentoring module is to further explore ways to be successful in your Masters programme within a workshop style (person to person) format and to support the creation of a community aspect for the Masters students

As such, students will have added learning hours on academic integrity which is vital for success. Along with a focus on reflective and reflective practice for assessment and exam what good team work and leadership might look like. Finally, an exploration of career choices and PhD progression will follow.

Guest speakers may also form the basis of this module.

Outline Of Syllabus

First, cafe style group introductions and discussion and
Referencing for Academic Integrity (3 hrs shared between E-Business and E-Business (Marketing)

For MSc E-business Marketing added:-

Critical Analysis and Writing Skills - 2hrs
Reflective and Reflexive Practice, Team Work and Leadership - 2 hrs
Career choice inclusive of PhD progression- 2 hrs

Semester 2
Topical issues – a series of student driven debates
Academic growth and development – workshops

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Workshop and cafe style small group teaching inclusive of early student introductions.
A person to person workshop.
A facilitative process for learning and teaching to explore the underpinning of good practice in academia and broaden the student horizons.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

There is no assessment required for this module.