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GSB9003 - Personal development - professional advancement

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate Faculty of Business and Economics

Leader: Associate Professor Peter Reed

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield Trimester 3 2008 (On-campus block of classes)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students and guides them through a process of developing a career plan. The unit is underpinned by theory and supported by research in career development, the psychology of adult development and self-realisation, and the sociology of lifestyle.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

  • students will be able to develop short and long term career goals, as well as personal success criteria;
  • students will know how to identify and validate their self-concept and career aspirations through social feedback and market requirements;
  • students will be able to identify and improve their personal qualities and competencies for continuing career success;
  • students will be able to use personal development tools and methods used in leading companies.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 70%
Exam: 30%

Contact hours

39 hours per semester