Organisational Skills 1

Unit code: APP1015 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
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Overview

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to theoretical concepts relevant to working in organisational settings and to develop skills relevant to working within an organisational settings. Topics include organisational culture and structure, leadership, employee diversity and wellbeing, organisational ethics, organisational communication and change. The unit emphasises skills and knowledge for those who want to work in psychology, counselling, human resources and other organisational settings. The unit is also designed to build students’ career awareness and readiness skills in terms of students reflecting on the skills they will learn as part of their degree and how these skills are relevant to a wide variety of employment settings.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse and synthesise information and literature about organisational processes;
  2. Evaluate the development and implementation of skills relevant to working within organisations;
  3. Apply and discuss learning experiences in organisational structures; and
  4. Reflect on their knowledge, skills and goals in the context of career planning.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
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Grade: 20%
Reflective journal on workshop content (500 words)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 20%
Professional Email Written Task (500 words)
Assessment type: Portfolio
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Grade: 60%
Skills Portfolio, containing a mind map, goals page/action plan, and a LinkedIn profile (1500 words equivalent).

Required reading

Readings are available via VU Collaborate links

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