Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

GSB9003 - Personal development - professional advancement

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2010 (On-campus block of classes) Caulfield Trimester 3 2010 (On-campus block of classes)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Peter Reed

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