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Title | PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION | ||
Code | ECON170 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr EM Apps Economics E.Apps@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 |
11 |
10 8 |
35 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 115 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 4: Attendance Type: Practical Assessment Size/duration: Throughout the module Weighting: 10% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Anonymous Assessment: No Assessment Notes: A4: Attendanc | 0 | 10 | ||||
Assessment 1: Company Research Report Type: Coursework Size: 1500 words Weighting: 25% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard Anonymous Assessment: Yes | 0 | 25 | ||||
Assessment 2: CV, Application Form Cover Letter Type: Coursework Size: Assessment size will vary according to individual applications Weighting: 20% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for | 0 | 20 | ||||
Assessment 3: Reflective Log Type: Coursework Duration: 2500 words Weighting: 45% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard Anonymous Assessment: Yes Final Assessmen | 0 | 45 |
Aims |
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This module aims to provide students with the key skills required of the professional economist in the current business environment and to prepare students for an Economics based year in industry and beyond by providing them with an understanding of the skills required to secure a work placement and gain the most from their placement experience. It also provides the opportunity to acquire, develop and apply these skills. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to critically reflect on and evaluate their skills in relation to prospective employers’ requirements and identify their development needs. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to research career opportunities in relation to their own career aspirations using a range of media and approaches. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to a business context. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to experience working with others and how to develop effective relationships. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to gain an awareness of the commercial issues facing organisations. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to carry out effective self-guided research. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to understand the importance of lifelong learning. |
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(LO8) Students will be able to develop an awareness of digital capabilities relevant to economists and develop those digital capabilities. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem Solving Skills |
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(S3) Commercial Awareness |
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(S4) Teamwork |
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(S5) Organisational Skills |
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(S6) Communication Skills |
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(S7) IT Skills |
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(S8) Lifelong Learning |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Workshop Teaching Method: Seminar Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Adaptability Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: Teamwork Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: IT Skills Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills |
Syllabus |
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Week 1 - Seminar - Introduction to Module and Career Planning [Module Leader/Careers] |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |