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Core Module Information
Module title: Applied Skills for Business
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SOE07108
Module leader: Matthew Dutton
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module is designed to cultivate the high-impact, human-centric skills most sought after by employers in the UK. By bridging academic inquiry with real-world professional demands, this course empowers you to transition from a student to a career-ready graduate.Growth Through Group Work & PresentationsThe core of this module lies in collective problem-solving and professional communication. Rather than working in isolation, you will engage with group collaboration and formal presentations—formats explicitly chosen to mirror the complex, interactive nature of modern professional environments.Through these shared experiences, the module aims to achieve several core developmental goals:Peer-to-Step Learning:By working closely with diverse team members, you will learn to navigate different perspectives, negotiate ideas, and learn from and with your peers. This collaborative environment ensures that knowledge is not just consumed, but actively co-created.Embracing the Unfamiliar: A central objective of this course is to push you past familiar boundaries. Whether it is leading a project meeting, presenting findings, or navigating the nuances of team dynamics, you will be challenged to try new methods and adopt roles that may feel entirely new to you.Professional Communication & Teamwork: Success depends on your ability to articulate ideas clearly, persuasively, and professionally, while building the interpersonal agility required in any modern industry.Commercial Awareness & Analytical Rigor: Together, you will synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, developing the ability to interpret market forces and organizational challenges collectively.Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: The group framework requires you to analyze multifaceted problems as a team, evaluate competing solutions, and arrive at reasoned, evidence-based recommendations.By engaging wholeheartedly with these collaborative challenges, you are not merely completing coursework; you are actively pushing your boundaries, discovering new personal strengths, and building a proven portfolio of leadership and communication skills essential for long-term career success.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify, search and retrieve relevant academic and business related information.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of effective academic writing and understand academic literature and its sources.

LO3: Demonstrate team-work, collaboration and communication skills.

LO4: Gather and review qualitative and quantitative data from academic and business sources.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Matthew Dutton
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 11 Each lecture provides a structured approach to supporting you to address the topic of that week's seminar or practical class.
Face To Face Tutorial 6 A fortnightly seminar where you are expected to work in your project groups with the aim of developing your understanding of the analytical approaches required for submission of the group project.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 Practical classes take place in the computer labs where you will be taught the skills necessary for analysing both quantitative and qualitative data using software packages including Excel and Taguette
Online Guided independent study 177 You are required to use the time between classes to develop your understanding of the lecture materials and make progress in your groups on the project and individual reflective report.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 50 1~2 Week 10 , WORDS= 3000 words You will work in small groups of between 3 and 5 to analyse project data with the aim of demonstrating your ability to address an evidence backed business scenario
Class Test 25 3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 2 hours Completed under controlled classroom conditions, you will write an individual reflective report evaluating your professional behaviours, self-awareness, and collaboration skills. Prior to group work, you will be introduced to the DISC model as a framework to identify your indicative behavioural preferences and understand diverse team dynamics. The assessment requires you to critically reflect on how these insights influence communication, decision-making, and collaboration within your groups, and how you can adapt these behaviours to enhance your future professional practice and teamwork effectiveness.
Oral Presentation 25 3 Week 12 HOURS= 10 minutes Create and record a presentation on the outcome of the group report focussing on: your role and contribution; challengers and solutions; learning and skills development; peer review; a recorded presentation covering each of these areas
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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