BUS1224 : Academic and Professional Skills for International Business Management
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Amy Nguyen
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module provides students with comprehensive study skills and also opportunities to develop broader transferable skills. The module aims to enable students to make the most of the learning opportunities offered through their core programme of study and set the foundation for them to be able to benefit fully from the rest of the programme.
Students will acquire skills in data acquisition and management, analysis and interpretation, business decision making and communication of findings to different audiences.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover the following topics:
- Searching for information (electronic databases, key words, inclusion and exclusion)
- Library and web skills
- Research in IBM
- Self-managed learning
- Critical evaluation and writing
- Data analysis, quantitative and qualitative
- Communication - presenting information
- Academic integrity, referencing skills
- Reflective practice
- Use of Excel
- Basic statistics such as sampling methods, data presentation using graphical methods and summary statistics, probability concepts, regression and decision making
- Business case application
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Semester 1 PIP Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Semester 2 (PIP) computer labs |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Semester 1 (PIP) Team-based learning |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Live online Assessment support |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 77:00 | 77:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The teaching methods are appropriate to allow students to develop a wide range of skills, from understanding basic concepts and facts to higher-order thinking. Lectures are used for the delivery of theory and explanation of methods, illustrated with examples, and for giving general feedback on marked work.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 40 | Group-Based |
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 60 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab exercise | 2 | M | N/A |
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | workshop based activities |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
An important aspect of this module is working effectively both as a group and as an individual to undertake a series of activities, demonstrating the skills required, analysing data and making decisions. Therefore, the assessment includes the following: group assessment on an agreed topical issue (40%) and computer assessment with basic statistics in the lab including its application to a case study (60%). Peer evaluation will be included in the group assessment in line with NUBS Groupwork Policy.
Formative assessments will occur in the workshops in both semesters to link the workshops to the summative assessment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS1224's Timetable