Program Overview

Program Overview

The Professional Development for Accounting & Finance program is designed to enhance the employability of Accounting & Finance students by building their knowledge of the skills, behaviors, and attitude required to secure employment and be successful in the professional workplace.

Module Details

• Module code: MAN1129
• Module provider: Surrey Business School
• Module Leader: THEVA Luckie (SBS)
• Number of Credits: 15
• ECTS Credits: 7.5
• Framework: FHEQ Level 4
• Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Content

The module covers the following topics:

• Developing a professional portfolio to include an effective CV, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn profile
• Enhancing knowledge of career paths in Accounting & Finance to inform professional interests and career goals through exposure to professionals in the sector
• Developing written and verbal communication, team working, and reflective evaluation skills through self-evaluation questionnaires, interviews, the development of a team presentation, and a written reflection of professional development journey

Assessment Pattern

The assessment pattern consists of:

• Coursework: Team Presentation (50%)
• Coursework: Reflection on learning including professional portfolio (50%)
• Alternative Assessment for 'Team Presentation' is an Individual Presentation

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of their own employability and how this has been developing. It also allows for them to demonstrate their developing reflective evaluation, written and verbal communication, and team working skills.

Module Aims

The module aims to:

• Develop and apply the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitude appropriate to the professional workplace
• Explore potential career paths within Accounting & Finance
• Develop greater self-awareness through the reflective evaluation of experiences

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the module are: | | Attributes Developed
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001 | Demonstrate enhanced employability through knowledge of the skills, behaviors, and attitude required to secure employment and be successful in the professional workplace | KPT
002 | Identify personal strengths, professional interests, and career goals | KC
003 | Demonstrate knowledge of potential career paths | K
004 | Demonstrate effective teamwork and presentation skills | KCPT
005 | Evaluate personal and professional development through reflective writing | KCPT

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy includes:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Interactive workshops
• On-demand material
• Interviews with industry professionals
• Mock interviews
• Mentoring/coaching by alumni
• Encouraging engagement with Surrey Pathfinder and Employability & Careers service events

Programmes this Module Appears In

This module appears in the following programmes:

• Accounting and Finance (Dual degree with SII-DUFE) BSc (Hons)
• Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Both programmes require a weighted aggregate mark of 40% to pass the module.