GSB9003 - Personal development - professional advancement

Leader(s): Associate Professor Peter Reed

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2009 (On-campus block of classes)
Caulfield Trimester 3 2009 (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 goals associated with 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%
Examination: 30%

Contact hours

39 hours per semester