Study Skills for Business and Management Students

by Allan, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780335228539
• ISBN10: 0335228534
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-05-01
• Publisher: Open University Press

Summary

This practical handbook is an essential course companion for business and management students at degree level.. .It contains case studies, exercises, tips and self-assessment tools that will help students with their personal and professional development. .The book covers key areas, such as: .. Learning and teaching methods. Study strategies . Time management. Research methods . Assessment activities. Exam techniques . Job searching ..And it also emphasizes the skills that are key for business and management courses, which include: .. Academic writing . Critical and reflective thinking. Effective communication. Interpersonal skills. Project management. Research skills. Team working ..Study Skills for Business and Management Studentshas been carefully structured to be used throughout a degree course in order to hone the skills necessary to get a good degree and begin a successful career...An accompanying websitewww.openup.co.uk/businesssuccesshas more information on related careers with up-to-date web links..

Author Biography

Barbara Allan is Senior Lecturer in Student Learning and Management Learning. She is also Deputy Director of the Centre for Management and Organisational Learning and Director of the Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) at the University of Hull. .

Table of Contents

Introduction

Personal management skills

Different approaches to becoming a success in the workplace

Studying at university

Finding and using business and management information

Assessment

Planning and carrying out your project, dissertation or independent study

Working in Groups

Professional experience and study abroad

Where do I go from here?"

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