Work Related Learning (Module BMS502)

TITLE: Personal Pitch (Presentation)

ASSESSMENT

Completion of this work will satisfy the following learning outcomes from module BMS502:

LO1 assess the effectiveness of their work-related skills in meeting the requirements of job and person
specifications associated with the types of job they will be seeking post-graduation, using a suitable
analytical tool such as a SWOT analysis.
LO3 critically assess career development opportunities for graduates within the study sector.

TASK

Deliver a presentation (PowerPoint slides plus notes) to highlight and sell your key competencies,
career prospects and progression opportunities:

1. Key Competencies - perform an audit of your personal key strengths, weaknesses, skills,
attributes and attitude that contribute towards your imminent career and future progression
into graduate employment (LO1)
2. Career Prospects - given your competencies, justify what specific career pathways are
realistically open to you in the short, medium and long term as a graduate (LO3)
3. Progression Opportunities - justify a range of potential progression activities (and
associated progression barriers) that could materialise following the end of your studies.
(LO3)

You will need to include and reference at least 5 academic sources including as books and journals to
provide supporting evidence and define any key concepts. The completion of your work will satisfy 40%
of the assessment for the BMS502 module. Your presentation will be posted online in a single document
that will either be Word of PDF. Your slides (a maximum of 15), plus any supporting notes (2,000 words
+/- 10%), must be submitted online, through Turnitin. You must include both a reference list and
bibliography.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The skills development opportunities identified in this assignment are:

 apply the theoretical principles of business and management to organisational practice

 develop a deeper awareness of a chosen field of employment and career progression
 demonstrate the employability skills required of an employee within the workplace
 demonstrate employability skills including problem solving
 integrate theory and practice as applied to the business sector
 develop a positive attitude to work
 apply management techniques to work based situations

MARKING CRITERIA

Task Indicative Content Marking

Deliver a Presentation (15 Key Competencies - perform an audit of your personal key 40
slides) to highlight and sell strengths, weaknesses, skills, attributes and attitude that
your key competencies, contribute towards your imminent career progression and
career prospects and future access to post-graduate employment. Produce a
progression opportunities. SWOT and analyse the impact of gaps, distance travelled and
future access to training and development within your
presentation

Career Prospects - given your competencies, justify what 30

specific career pathways are realistically open to you in the
short, medium and long term as a graduate

Progression Opportunities - justify a range of potential 30

progression activities (and associated progression barriers)
that could materialise following the end of your studies when
you graduate.

Presentation content has good spelling and grammar in

addition to clarity of writing and delivery / explanation.
Good use of the Harvard referencing format throughout your
slides and notes
100%
Undergraduate Generic Marking Criteria Foundation Degree Level 5
Level 5 (Foundation Degree/Diploma)
90%-100%
Exceptional work with presentation of the
highest standard. The work contains coherent
arguments and ideas. There is a detailed
understanding of subject matter and critical
analysis of issues/problems. Points are made
clearly and concisely, always substantiated
by appropriate use of source material. There
is evidence of a sound ability to critically
interrelate theories with examples from
practice where appropriate.
60%-69%
Very good presentation. Sound knowledge
and understanding with an emerging ability
to critically engage with and apply the
concepts involved linking them to practice
where appropriate. Good use of source
material which supports most points clearly.
Content is wholly relevant and is coherently
structured.
30%-39%
Poorly structured, incoherent and wholly
descriptive work. Evidence of a weak
knowledge base with some key aspects not
addressed and use of irrelevant material.
Flawed use of techniques. Limited evidence
of appropriate reading and no evidence of
critical thought. Little reference to practice
where appropriate.
Classification Level 5 (Foundation Degree/Diploma)
Distinction* 80%-89%
Outstanding work with presentation of a very
high standard. There is comprehensive
understanding of key concepts and knowledge
and evidence of critical analysis and insight.
Accurate interpretation of data with arguments,
ideas and solutions presented effectively and
based on strong research and reading.
Distinction 50%-59%
Presentation is of a good standard but some
shortcomings. Evidence of a sound knowledge
base but limited critical and practical
application of concepts and ideas. Content is
largely relevant although points may not always
be clear and structure may lack coherence.
Contains some critical reflection and some use
of source material to illustrate points.
Fail 20-29%
Very poorly structured, incoherent and wholly
descriptive work. Evidence of a very weak
knowledge base with many key omissions and
much material irrelevant. Use of inappropriate
or incorrect techniques. Very little evidence of
appropriate reading and no evidence of critical
thought. No links to practice where appropriate.
To obtain a mark of 20% the work must show
evidence of a genuine attempt to engage with
the assessment requirements and with the
subject matter.
Classification Level 5 (Foundation Degree/Diploma) Classification
Distinction* 70%-79% Distinction*
Extremely good work with presentation of a
high standard. Evidence of strong
knowledge and understanding together with
some critical analysis and insight. Source
material is used effectively to support
arguments, ideas and solutions.
Merit 40%-49% Pass
Adequate presentation. The work is
descriptive and/or lacks critical analysis
where required but is relevant with limited
though sufficient evidence of knowledge
and understanding. There is some evidence
of reading although arguments/
proposals/solutions often lack coherence
and may be unsubstantiated by relevant
source material or partially flawed. Links to
practice are made where appropriate.
Fail 0-19 % Fail
The work is extremely poorly structured
and presented. It demonstrates no real
knowledge or understanding of key
concepts and principles. Much material is
irrelevant, incorrect or omitted. No
evidence of critical thought. No effective
use of supporting material. No links to
practice where appropriate. Not a genuine
attempt to engage with the assessment
requirements and/or subject matter.