APEL for Foundation Degree in Public Services Information Management– Equivalences

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	APEL – Generic Criteria (All students)
	BS1902: Introduction to Business Communications
1.	understand the basic theory of inter-personal communications
2.	recognise the importance of communication in the business environment
3.	recognise the importance of teamwork and the part communication plays in its effectiveness
4.	understand the impact that information technologies have upon business communications
5.	produce a text-based report using a range of word processing features
6.	prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation for a clearly defined business purpose, using Microsoft Powerpoint or a similar product
7.	use computer mediated communication to support collaborative work
8	understand how to create effective World Wide Web pages
	Any other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)
	BS1909: Political, Legal and Social Environment
1.	outline the key features of the political, legal and social environment within which business operates
2.	give examples of the influence that the environment has upon business and business decisions
3.	describe the key features of the political process and means of exerting influence on political decisions
4.	explain the key features of the legal system and the fundamental principles of the law of Contract and Tort
5.	identify and outline examples of ethical and social issues and trends that impact on business
6.	distinguish between internal and external factors affecting business performance
	Any other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)
	BS1___: Introduction to Studying Management
1.	gained an understanding of the characteristics of Business Management as a discipline
2.	have made an assessment of personal capabilities for HE study and established a programme of self study and guided study to rectify any deficiencies
3.	(have explored possibilities for APEL for other modules)
4.	have completed a Personal Development Plan to cover their academic and career development for the period of the programme
	Any other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)
	APEL – Contemporary Business Skills
	BS1903: Business Thinking
1.	develop logical thinking and an understanding of how to relate cause/effect
2.	learn strategies for information-gathering in a business environment
3.	develop the ability to understand and critique articles in the Business ( or Public Sector) pages of a broadsheet newspaper
4.	be appraised of some modern trends in management thinking
5.	lay a foundation for developing critical and reflective skills that will improve ability to learn during the remainder of the programme
6.	improve skills in Communication, IT, Working with others, problem solving
	Any other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)
	BS1907: Individual and Organizational Behaviour
1.	identify the roots of personality and individual differences and discuss the implications for interpersonal relations at the workplace
2.	explain, compare and contrast key models of human motivation and discuss their value to the understanding of workplace behaviour
3.	identify and apply appropriate methods of communication relevant to working situations
4.	compare and contrast different models of organisation structure and culture
5.	explain the principal models of leadership behaviour and the relationship to management in an organisation
6.	identify and explain the nature of conflict in a workplace
	Any other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)
	BS1910: Techniques for Business Decisions
1.	be able to present data in tabular and graphical form
2.	be able to reduce data to statistical measures and explain their meaning
3.	use the techniques above to analyse data, describe underlying patterns and relationships and propose hypotheses
4.	explore the sources of secondary economic data and understand formats such as Index Numbers
5.	be able  to analyse marketing data, for example using probability concepts
6.	understand financial concepts such as Compound Interest and Present Value
7.	have an understanding about the constituents of structure of Profit and Loss Accounts (or Local Authority budgeting procedures) and Balance Sheets
8.	able to examine the viability of a company by calculating accounting ratios
	Any other evidence from your work experience similar to or the equivalent of the above (specify)

Explanatory notes

1.    You will need to present a portfolio in which you can demonstrate that you have met the Learning Outcomes associated with the Business Management first year modules

2.    In practical terms, there will be some areas that will be easy to demonstrate, some that are blanks in your current experience and some that will need additional leaning on your part in order to supply evidence in your portfolio.  In such instances, you will need to present evidence (about 400-500 words or one page) that shows you have acquired the relevant knowledge and applied it to your work situation.

3.    Feel free to add additional evidence that covers similar ground to the Learning Outcomes specified above.

4.    To satisfy the APEL committee, you should aim for 80%-90% coverage of the range of learning outcomes. 

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