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This book provides practical guidance and strategies to help students make a successful transition to university and unlock their academic potential. Chapters are organised around five essential skills for success: time management, academic reading, academic writing and group-work, all of which are underpinned by independent learning. Students will learn how to demonstrate critical analysis in their writing, overcome challenges in group projects and deliver presentations with confidence and focus. In bringing together academic and employability skills, readers are encouraged to make connections between the skills they have developed inside and outside the classroom and to start the process of personal development planning sooner rather than later.
Packed with activities, 'pause for thought' reflective tasks, student insights and model assignments, Skills for Business and Management is an essential resource for undergraduates and postgraduates on any Business and Management course. It is also ideal for those studying relating fields, such as Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Hospitality, Marketing and Tourism Management.
List of contents
1. The distinctive learning journey on a business and management degree.- 2. Believe in Yourself.- 3. Effective time management.- 4. Searching for relevant texts.- 5. Efficient reading strategies.- 6. Essentials of academic writing.- 7. Understanding referencing.- 8. Critically analytical writing.- 9. Reflective writing.- 10. Getting started with group-work.- 11. Managing challenges in group-work.- 12. Effective presentations.- 13. Make the most of your learning journey.
About the author
Martin Sedgley ran the Effective Learning Service (ELS) at Bradford University School of Management for twelve years, and now runs ELS International, specialising in personal and academic guidance for university business and management students.
Summary
This book provides practical guidance and strategies to help students make a successful transition to university and unlock their academic potential. Chapters are organised around five essential skills for success: time management, academic reading, academic writing and group-work, all of which are underpinned by independent learning. Students will learn how to demonstrate critical analysis in their writing, overcome challenges in group projects and deliver presentations with confidence and focus. In bringing together academic and employability skills, readers are encouraged to make connections between the skills they have developed inside and outside the classroom and to start the process of personal development planning sooner rather than later.
Packed with activities, 'pause for thought' reflective tasks, student insights and model assignments, Skills for Business and Management is an essential resource for undergraduates and postgraduates on any business and management course. It is also ideal for those studying relating fields, such as accounting, finance, human resource management, hospitality, marketing and tourism management.
Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/skills-for-business-and-management. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
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This well thought-out book equips business and management students with the key study skills required at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
