Academic Skills for Higher EducationBusiness and Social Sciences

Overview:

Teesside University's "Academic Skills for Higher Education" Certificate Course equips students with essential academic skills for university-level business studies. The program covers study skills, communication, presentation, academic writing, critical thinking, and Harvard referencing. Through a portfolio assessment, students demonstrate their acquired knowledge and skills, preparing them for further studies and careers requiring effective communication and critical thinking.
Goal: This certificate course is designed to provide students with the essential academic skills required for thriving in university-level business studies.

Key Takeaway:
Upon completion of this workshop, the participants will be able to:

Personal & Transferable Skills
•    Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to pinpoint areas for personal growth and effectively convey the results.
•    Make informed decisions in planning the acquisition of skills necessary for successful studies in business-related disciplines.

Research, Knowledge, & Cognitive Skills
•    Gather and choose suitable business-related resources to support their development.

Professional Skills
•    Conduct self-evaluation, with guidance, to assess their learning and acquisition of business and academic study skills.

Programme Outline:
•    Personal Development: Students will learn effective study practices and develop strategies for personal growth.
•    Study Skills: This section covers essential study techniques for academic success, such as active listening, reading comprehension, and note-taking.
•    Communication Skills: Focuses on enhancing both written and oral communication skills necessary for clear and persuasive expression.
•    Presentation Skills: This module prepares students to confidently deliver effective presentations in academic settings.
•    Academic Writing Skills: Students will gain the ability to write clear, concise, and well-structured academic essays and reports.
•    Critical Thinking Skills: This section hones the skills needed to analyze information, construct arguments, and evaluate evidence.
•    Harvard Referencing Skills: Students will learn how to properly format and apply the Harvard referencing style in their academic writing.
•    Reflection on Learning: Encourages students to reflect on their learning journey and identify areas for improvement.
•    Portfolio Building: Students will compile a portfolio that showcases the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout the course.

Methodologies:

This module facilitates students in managing their learning activities to develop academic skills, knowledge, and understanding to support successful study within a business discipline higher education learning environment.
These skills include a range of personal and transferable study skills, including active listening, reading and understanding academic texts, note taking, time management, written and oral communication, analytical thinking, and referencing.
In order to acquire these skills students will be presented with business related tasks which will be completed throughout the module and presented as evidence for the ECA portfolio

Duration:
4 Days – Designed for busy professionals to complete efficiently without long-term commitment.

Course Dates: NA