CSM Professionalism MSc - 2023 entry
MODULE TITLE | CSM Professionalism MSc | CREDIT VALUE | 0 |
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MODULE CODE | CSMM904 | MODULE CONVENER | Prof Kip Jeffrey (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 100 |
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This module is designed to help prepare students for what they may encounter in their job search and future careers following their postgraduate studies. It will draw on the experience from staff and external visitors and integrates with the undergraduate Yr1-3 Professionalism modules.
The successful completion of this module is required for the award of the MCSM on completion of the postgraduate degree studies from 2020/21.
The lectures, talks and workshop sessions and self-reflection will develop a deeper understanding of the professional responsibilities working in research or industry roles, particularly the importance of professional attitudes and communication in terms of these careers and realistic expectations of new postgraduate roles.
The concepts covered will also be part of individual tutorials and an opportunity for students to reflect, discuss and track their individual journey with their tutors. These are aimed at supporting the students active search for post-graduation employment.
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
2. Develop your own employability strategy, to prepare for a professional career.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge
4. Distinguish the skills required for geoscience and mining industry careers.
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
6. Select the personal development activities that aid professional development.
This will be delivered through approximately one and a half days of talks, lectures, workshops and personal activities. Group work will be used as well as interaction with those in Year two and outside organisations.
Developing your own career
Delivering on your job role but use opportunities to broaden, deepen or extend your activities; Plan and develop for not just your current role but for where you would like your career to take you. Exhibit integrity in working with your employer around your aspirations. Develop your network.
Professional communication and working with commercially sensitive data
How to file documents sensibly; Best practice communication corporate culture; responsibility levels; email retrieval; time keeping; commercial realities; the company’s money; contractual arrangements; handling intellectual property and sensitive data. Academic honesty and plagiarism exist in the working environment and can impact both companies and academic research; the consequences for this are much higher in the working environment. Consider how you and your reputation are affected by your online presence and how this can be used to develop your professional standing.
Developing a professional attitude
Making a smooth transition from university life to professional working life is challenging and often involves a steep learning curve. Attitudes and behaviours that may have been acceptable between a close groups of friends in university may not be appropriate in a working environment. There are many laws and regulations that apply to the work place and as a member of staff you would be required to complying with these.
Self-evaluation
In order to increase and improve your social, professional and academic skills, it is important to evaluate and understand your own strengths and weaknesses. This is something that you would do with a tutor or a mentor and this should continue in to your early career so that you continue to develop as a person and as a professional in your field. Continue to keep a professional diary and documenting activities that demonstrate your professional development is important for Chartership and industry recognition.
Expectation Management
Having a good university post graduate degree does not mean you will automatically become a manager. It is very important to understand your role in the hierarchy of your new company. Starting at the bottom is often the norm and is essential for understanding how a company works. It is important to understand how the different departments / people in your organisation work together and appreciating how you fit in, is essential in being a good productive employee. Also need to realistically assess issues on security, ethical, medical, and lifestyle issues around potential work locations.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 12 | Guided Independent Study | 6 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Seminar/ lectures | 2 | Lectures based on the above syllabus plan |
Group workshop | 3 | CV writing and Professional organisation. |
Guest speaker | 3 | HR, references and job applications. |
Personal reflection | 4 | |
Tutorial | 2 | Working with tutors on job search |
N/A
Coursework | 0 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Explore the different organisation/bodies that are related to your field of interest. Evaluate the advantages of such membership e.g. Geological Society, Minsoc, IMO3 or similar industry body. | Pass / fail | 2 hours | 3,4,6 | Once the student has explored the webpage they can complete membership form and register as a student with relevant body, alternatively just complete the form and record this on My Progress. |
Professional diary Maintain a professional diary that documents your achievements and skills development, this will be a working document during your early career and will be used to gain professional recognition when the time is appropriate. | Pass / fail | 5 hours | 1-7 | Meet your tutor to review this. |
Build a professional online profile using LinkedIn | Pass / fail | 4 hours | 1-7 | Having an appropriate online profile that reflects your skills and abilities. Once complete send link to your tutor. |
Update CV ready to send out to potential employers | Pass / fail | 3 hours | 1-7 | Tutor or the careers team can provide you with feedback. Record CV & completion on My Progress. |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Submit evidence for completion of the summative assessments as described above. | Deadline 3 days before next exam board. | ||
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
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CREDIT VALUE | 0 | ECTS VALUE | 0 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Tuesday 10th September 2019 | LAST REVISION DATE | Wednesday 8th February 2023 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Professionalism, Employability, Responsibility, CPD, Skills, Personal development |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.