Professional and Academic Skills Development for BSc Business Management

This article discusses personal development, transferable skills, and action plan for BSc Business Management students. It covers topics such as self-reflection, identification of transferable skills, and skills to develop during academic studies, personal life, and the workplace. The article also includes a personal development learning log and an action plan. The subject is BSc Business Management with course code BMP4001.

BSc (Hons) Business Management
BMP4001
Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
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1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills p-p
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development p
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module p
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace p
2.0 Personal development learning log p
3.0 Action plan p
4.0 CV p
References p
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1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and
development, and the transferable skills
It is very important for me to focus on the various learning aspect in
order to develop my self in such a way that can help me in my career.
The personal learning and development motivates an individual to
perform better within the academics. The personal learning involves the
use of the various strategies which can help in developing the skills in
order to be effective learner. As very individual requires the proper
growth and development which can help in building a career path it
is very important for me to develop various skills in order to be an
effective manager in future organization. (Liedtka, J., Hold, K. and
Eldridge, J., 2021)
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development
there were various approaches which helped me a lot in learning the skills
which are required to be an effective marketing manager. The importance of the
learning in an academic helps an individual to develop for their career winch will
motivate to become successful. I was able to identify the various sources which can
help me in my learning process. Also during the classroom listening I was able to
develop the skills which are needed to be an effective marketing manager in future.
As my specialization in the business management it is very important for me to
develop various approaches which can make me effective in order to listen to the
customers and identify various problems in order t find solutions for it. The
approaches such as self assessment has helped me a lot in my learning procedures
which also increased by capacity to grab the knowledge and information in an
effective way. (Charlton,2018)
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
There are various skills which I have already able to develop
during this module is as follows:
Listening skills- This was the skills which I was able to develop
during this module because in order to have a brief understanding of the
topic (Gomes, and Brasileiro,, 2018)it is very important for me to
understand and listen to the instructions of professor in an effective
manner. I was able to improve on my listening skills because as it is very
important for me in being a marketing manager that I am able to listen to
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the employees in an effective and efficient manner in order to
understand their view points.
Information technology- This is the another most important skill
which I was able to develop during this module. The information
technology skill is related to the various technical terms which I should
be able to understand in order to perform the various task in an effective
and efficient manner. From this skill I was able to perform and keep
record of my notes in a more appropriate way. the information
technology skill also helped me a lot in understanding the excel and the
use of the internet in an effective manner. I was able to learn the use of
computer to gain more competitive advantage. By attending the various
test online I was able to develop my information technology skill and how
can technology save time in performing the different functions. (Liu, Ji,
Zhang, and Yang,, 2020).
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
There are various skills which I would like to develop during my academic
studies, personal life and the workplace are as follows:
 communication skill- This is the most important skill which I need to develop
in order to be an effective marketing manager in future. As I am completed by
studies in marketing and finance, and I am looking for career in marketing
field where the communication is the most important elements which meed to
be developed in order to be an effective marketing manager. I need to be
more focus on communication skills so that I am able to understand the view
points of the customers and understand what are their requirements and how
they can be satisfied. It is very important for me to develop communication
skills as this will help in my career by building a good relationship with my
subordinates, team members and customers.
 Analytical and research skills- it is identified that in order to be an effective
manager it is very important to have analytical and research skills. It is very
important for me to develop this skill for my future growth and development in
my professional life. As if I am able to solve problems in my workplace I can
have an extra benefits and I will be ale to develop good image in front of my
superiors. This is the skills which I need to develop during my studies which
can enhance on my learning and I will able to solve problems effectively.
Also , in order to find career in marketing filed it is very important for me to
develop research skills so that I am able to find the various information which
is related to the customers demand. (Raschka, and Mirjalili, 2019).
2.0 Personal development learning log
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Date of event What was the
development
activity?
What was I
expecting to
learn?
What have I
learned?
How will I
apply this
learning?
self Presentation
skills
This was the
events where
I was
expected to
give a
presentation
in the global
business
environment.
I was
expecting to
learn various
skills which I
required in a
good team
presentation.
Also I was
expecting to
lean how to
present within
the
classroom
and team
presentation
skills. It is
very
important for
me to
develop the
skills in order
to present the
task in an
effective
manner. For
performing
any task
within the
limited time
period it is
very
important to
learn how to
coordinate in
effective
manner., Also
from this
event I was
This event has
helped me a
lot in learning
about the topic
and I was able
to lean how to
management
team in a
effective
manner. I was
able to lean
various aspect
which need to
be considered
while
presenting
within the
classroom.
Also, I was
able to lean
the aspect of
team building
in order to
work
effectively
within the
other
members.
There are
various key
points of
presentation
such as
making eye
contact with
the audience,
building
interest of the
audience
within the
presentation,
the gestures
which need to
be proper
while
presenting.
I can apply
this learning
in my future
projects and
assignment
s which will
help me a
lot. Also I
can apply
the learning
in my career
where I
need to
present in
front of my
managers
and
superiors in
order t
perform the
task in an
effective
manner.
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expecting
that I can
develop the
way of
presentation
skills and
presentation
skills in an
effective and
efficient
manner.
Marketing Group
Assignment
From this
project I was
expecting to
lean the
various
theories and
the topic in
an effective
way. Also I
was
expecting to
lean the good
decision
making by
knowing the
various
marketing
strategies
which can be
used in order
to e an
effective
marketing
manager.
From this
project I am
able to lean
various
techniques,
theories and
strategies
which can be
adopted by the
marketing
manger in
order to attract
customers. I
was able to
gain the proper
knowledge of
marketing filed
which I can
memo rise in
order to learn
the aspect of
marketing
filed. This also
helped me a
lot in gaining
knowledge of
the topic in
detail.
I can apply
this learning
in my
professional
career
where I can
use various
strategies
within the
organization
in order to
gain the
competitive
advantage.
This can be
applied in
my
academics
also that
how
managemen
t and
marketing
can be
conducted
in order to
market any
product or
service.
Finance and
Investment Excel
Workshop
From this
event I was
expecting the
various skills
which I can
learn and be
expert in
using the
excel in order
From this
event I was
able to learn
and develop the
interest
regarding the
calculation of
statistical data
by the use of
I can apply
the learning
in my
projects and
assignment
and further I
can use the
excel in my
professional
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to perform
various task
in an effective
and efficient
manner. This
is very
important for
me to
understand
the functions
which are
required in
excel in order
to be different
from my
peers.
excel
spreadsheet.
where I can
maintain
records in
an more
appropriate
manner.
3.0 Action plan
What do I want
to learn?
What support
and resources
will I need?
What do I have
to do?
How will I
measure
success?
Target date for
review?
Language skills
For this skills I
will be required
to listen to my
professor
carefully. Also
the various
books and
resources which
will help me to
understand
different
languages
which is been
adopted by the
people
according to
their culture and
city.
I can join to the
courses which
can help me in
understanding
different
languages.
I can measure
success by
evaluating myself
by the
assessment and
the by my peers.
2 months
Culture
awareness
This is the most
important in
order to
understand the
perceptions of
the consumers
which varies
By studying the
history related to
the several
cultures, I can
3 months
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from country to
country. The
cultural and
awareness can
be adopted by
the knowledge
of the people
and their
perspective.
(Koerrenz,
2020)
develop the skill
of culture
awareness within
me. There are lots
of books and
journals are
available which
also include all
the essential
information
related to the
different cultures
of a people.
Knowledge of
relevant laws and
legislation
This is very
important for me
to understand in
order to be more
effective
marketing
manager. I can
need to the
support of my
professor and
teachers which
can help me in
gaining
knowledge of
the certain laws
and legislation.
In order to gain
the knowledge
of the laws I can
practice this in
my studies in
order to gain
knowledge.
The skills of culture
awareness within
me can be measured
on the basis of the
result of the
development
activities which are
being undertaken
for the purpose of
bringing changes in
the products and
services.
6 months
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