ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

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Title DEVELOPING AS A HORSERACING INDUSTRIES EXECUTIVE
Code ULMS605
Coordinator Mr N Coster
Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship
Neil.Coster@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 10

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 28

          28
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 72
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment

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
Individual Interview There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 2  15 minutes    25       
Written Reflection of Interview There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 2  -1000 words    25       
Personal Development Plan There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 2  -1500 words    50       

Aims

This module aims to:

Provide students with an understanding of the skills and capabilities needed to be an effective and competent executive in the thoroughbred horseracing industry;

Enable students to critically reflect on their own skills and knowledge in this area;

Develop communication skills to assist in crisis management situations;

Prepare students for senior management and leadership roles within the horseracing industry;

Provide an appreciation of the range of opportunities that exist to develop the students' careers, both within and outside of the horseracing industry.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a high level of self-awareness.

(LO2) Develop the ability to reflect on a range of sources of feedback in order to improve practice and personal effectiveness.

(LO3) Develop the key skills and capabilities required to be a competent executive within the thoroughbred horseracing industries.

(LO4) Understand the differences between and the context of leadership and management in sports businesses and reflect on own development needs in this area.

(LO5) Develop an awareness of organisational behaviour and its implications for management and leadership of individuals and groups.

(S1) Career management. Students will produce a personal development plan, engage in discussions with industry experts and the ULMS Careers Advisor.

(S2) Critical reflection. Students will reflect on feedback from diagnostics and a range of other sources.

(S3) Networking. Students will interact with a range of sector specialists.

(S4) Communication skills. Students will undertake media interview training.

(S5) IT skills. Developed through preparation for assessed coursework.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures x 28 hours
Lectures will be split into 8 half-day packages and combined with opportunity for unassessed group work and discussion to assist learning.

Self-directed learning x 72 hours
Independent study


Syllabus

 

Thoroughbred horseracing industry operations;

Scope of sector including charitable activities;

Career management skills;

Building and expanding professional networks;

Leadership and management development;

Reflective practice.


Recommended Texts

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