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Organisational Skills 1

Unit code: APP1015 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(One credit point is usually equivalent to one hour of study per week)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to theoretical concepts relevant to working in organisational settings and to develop skills relevant to working within an organisational settings. Topics include organisational culture and structure, leadership, employee diversity and wellbeing, organisational ethics, organisational communication and change. The unit emphasises skills and knowledge for those who want to work in psychology, counselling, human resources and other organisational settings.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Identify and synthesise information and literature about organisational processes;
  2. Evaluate the development and implementation of skills relevant to working within organisations;
  3. Reflect on and discuss learning experiences in organisational structures; and
  4. Elaborate on academic concepts of organisational theory in the context of career planning for students.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
|
Grade: 20%
Reflective journal on workshop content (500 words)
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 20%
Professional Email Written Task (500 words)
Assessment type: Portfolio
|
Grade: 60%
Skills Portfolio, containing a mind map , goals page/action plan, and a LinkedIn profile (1500 words equivalent).

Portfolio submitted in two parts throughout the block.

Required reading

Readings are available via VU Collaborate links

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Psychological Studies
ABPA
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
ABPC
Undergraduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Organisational Skills
HUIO

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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