Preparing for Success at University: Knowledge and Creativity

This report discusses the development of learning capabilities during the module 'Preparing for Success at University: Knowledge and Creativity'. It covers the improvement of communication and information technology skills, networking skills, and knowledge on marketing, agility, and branding. The report also reflects on future challenges and expectations of university courses.

FY026 Preparing for
Success at University:
Knowledge and
Creativity
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Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Development as a learner during the module.........................................................................3
Reflection on future challenges and University Course.........................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFRENCES...................................................................................................................................6
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INTRODUCTION
Achieving success in the higher education institution is challenging because students have to
face a new environment with more competition and pressure to make continuous improvement in
their academic performance (Bhagra and Sharma, 2018). This report looks at development of
learning capabilities during the modules preparing for success at university knowledge and
creativity. In addition to this reflection on approaching future challenges and expectations of
university course are also provided in this report.
MAIN BODY
Development as a learner during the module
The higher education course which is the focus of this report is business. Getting a higher
education degree in the field of business can be difficult as it requires students to build up their
critical thinking and problem solving skills along with their teamwork capabilities to complete
various projects. Studying business course as higher education degree also provides students
knew opportunities through which they can develop their capabilities and knowledge to gain
good employment in the future. This module preparing for success add university knowledge and
creativity contributed significantly to my development as a learner. This is because this module
not only provided sufficient oil is needed for excelling during business course but also help in
developing skills needed for succeeding and enjoying the overall higher education experience.
This module helped me improve my information and communication technology skills by
improving my knowledge of Microsoft Office. The usage of Microsoft Office is common during
completion of higher education because this tool is used for preparing various academic content.
Microsoft Office includes Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and Microsoft
Excel which are essential tools needed by higher education students for completing various
assignments in projects (Eshkulovich and Tashbaevich, 2020). The improvement in my
Microsoft Office knowledge because of this module will prepare me for future higher education
experience as I will be able to effectively utilise these tools to exceed faculty expectations and
deliver high quality projects assignments and assessments.
In addition to this knowledge from this module about Microsoft Office will also help me
improve my communication with my peers faculty members as other individuals outside of
academia. I will also be able to utilise my Microsoft Office knowledge to connect with
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opportunities outside the university to improve my professional skills and get credentials which
can help me further my career ambitions. In this way the module has not only prepared me for
my experience at the university but also developed my skills and abilities to face the real world
and get better opportunities whether it is related to academics or professional ambitions. I have
also been able to develop my networking skills with the help of this module. Networking skills
are defined as the ability to make interpersonal connection with others to establish contact and
create two way communication channels (Koyuncuoglu, 2021).
Effective networking skills are necessary for succeeding in university because it helps
individuals find opportunities beyond their Academic course which can help them achieve their
career objectives. In addition to this, networking skills also help individuals connect with like
minded people in order to completely enjoy the university experience. Individuals are able to use
their networking skills to learn and enhance their skills continuously with their peers which also
supports overall personality development. The module also included providing knowledge about
market trust marketing truths and ways of effective marketing. Various concepts related to
marketing such as basic truths which can help individuals effectively promote products to the
consumers what easy explained in this module. Learning about marketing through this model
has helped me understand the overall area of marketing and its role in businesses more clearly.
Marketing is functional area of business and in order to create successful business knowledge of
marketing is required. Apart from this the module also focused on agility and branding. The
concept of agility is a technological process which helps businesses effectively deliver products
and services in a timely manner (Lee and Park, 2021). I have also learned from this module that
good brands are based on great products. This knowledge about branding marketing and agility
has helped me develop more detailed anyone's perspectives in context of starting an enterprise
and functioning of a business. I will be able to utilise this knowledge during my future
employment and apply it in order to complete my university projects and assignments with
excellent quality and accuracy.
The module also prepared students about different types of networks including local area
network and wide area networks. This technological knowledge will also support me in
preparing for my further education in university. I will be able to apply my knowledge related to
computer networks to ensure that I am utilizing different computer technologies effectively so
that I am able to complete and submit my assignments and projects on virtual learning
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environment in timely manner. This module has played an important role in the development of
my academic skills which will help me excel during my university education.
Reflection on future challenges and University Course
I have been able to develop various skills which will help me in my future university
experience including communication and information technology skills. Despite that challenges
of university experience and attaining higher education degree will create barriers in my path to
achieve a success in higher education Academia. I have reflected that the main challenge I will
face during my university education is related to creative thinking skills as I am not very
imaginative and curious to provide creative and innovative answers. As a business student
creative thinking skills are essential for me because it will help me provide innovative solutions
for various business problems encounter during my higher education academic experience.
Creative thinking helps students develop practical and original content and solution (Majid and
et. al., 2019). In order to improve my creative thinking skills I will utilise my information and
communication technology knowledge to ensure that all my assignments and projects are being
completed creatively by applying various visual tools available with information and
communication technology such as Microsoft Office.
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CONCLUSION
From the above report it is concluded that higher education experience can be challenging for
various students as they have to face a new environment and cope with competition in higher
education universities . it is important that students participate in programmers and modules
which help them understand the reality of higher education experience and develop skills which
can be useful for them in achieving a great week success and exploiting all opportunities
available during their higher education to fuel their career growth.
REFRENCES
Books and Journals
Bhagra, A. and Sharma, D. K., 2018. Changing paradigm of employability skills in the global
business world: A review. IUP Journal of Soft Skills, 12(2). pp.7-24.
Eshkulovich, U. D. and Tashbaevich, S. K., 2020. Developing Pupils' Learning and Research
Skills on the Basis of Physical Experiments. International Journal of Psychosocial
Rehabilitation, 24(2).
Koyuncuoglu, D., 2021. An Investigation of Potential Leadership and Innovation Skills of
University Students. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and
Technology, 9(1). pp.103-115.
Lee, I. and Park, J., 2021. Student, Parent And Teacher Perceptions On The Behavioral
Characteristics Of Scientific Creativity And The Implications To Enhance Students'
Scientific Creativity. Journal of Baltic Science Education, 20(1). p.67.
Majid and et. al., 2019. The importance of soft skills for employability and career development:
Students and employers' perspectives. IUP Journal of Soft Skills, 13(4). pp.7-39.
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