Grad Cert Business Communication for Rural Enterprise
Academic Year 2021/22
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programme Title |
Grad Cert Business Communication for Rural Enterprise |
Final Award |
Graduate Certificate |
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Programme Code |
BIO-GC-BC |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100517 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Part Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
Part Time - 1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
60 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise |
School/Department |
Biological Sciences |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 6 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food and consumer sciences (2009) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations n/a |
Programme Specific Regulations Examinations |
Students with protected characteristics n/a |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
• Communicate effectively in a personal and business context, using appropriate interpersonal skills and, where necessary, apply these skills within a job context, relevant to the agri-food and rural business sectors.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply problem solving, lateral thinking and creative thinking skills (BIO9012, BIO9013, BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Case study material analysed and presentation reports Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Analyse communication situations and processes (BIO9012, BIO9013, BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussions and supportive feedback. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Evaluate the macro and micro environment affecting businesses (BIO9013, BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussions using real life case studies Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate key communication skills (BIO9012) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Real life case study material to support argument. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Employ a range of people and interpersonal skills (BIO9012, BIO9013, BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Portfolio building and development of decisions regarding own learning. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Identify decision making processes and strategies (BIO9012, BIO9013) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Role play and discussions Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Describe the key drivers affecting business and people performance (BIO9013) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Case study analyses Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Use AV and IT equipment in order to communicate effectively in group situations (BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Role play exercises used to promote learning. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and presentation of project |
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Develop their Interviewee skills (BIO9012) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Mock role plays and discussions Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Use electronic methods of data retrieval to support effective communication (BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies IT based learning Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Work effectively as part of a team (BIO9012, BIO9013, BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Team based activities and exercises. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Enhance their study skills (BIO9012, BIO9013, BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Setting of objectives that relate to students' own performance Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Evaluate their skills and present these in a suitable format for a defined target audience (BIO9012, BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Technique development using assisted learning methods Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and self evaluation |
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Set objectives related to their own and others performance (BIO9012, BIO9013, BIO9014) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Setting of objectives that relate to students own performance Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Personal Communication |
BIO9012 |
6 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Business Communication |
BIO9013 |
6 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Information Communication and Learning Technology |
BIO9014 |
6 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Notes |
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