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On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Explore the qualities and skills of leadership, team building and the value of good communication.
• Examine the role of nutrition and science in society and the responsibilities of being a leader in the Agri food sector.
• To look at the process of team building and the skills of inspiring, motivating and managing a team either in a scientific or an industry setting.
• Students will have developed techniques for developing their interpersonal and communication skills
• Students will have an appreciation of the importance of strong leadership in the Agri food sector and they will have learnt ways in which they can promote the role of nutrition, food and health through effective leadership.
• They will appreciate the importance of developing effective relationships, building trust, personal impact and reputation, leading teams, influencing others and decision making.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 |
| Small Group | 5 |
| Practical | 10 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 65 |
| Total | 100 |
Degree in a food or related area. Priority may be given to students funded by certain research programmes
| Description | % of Final Grade | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: students must attend 100 % of this module. Assessment will be a group project carried out during the duration of the module. | 100 |
Unspecified |
Compensation
This module is not passable by compensation
Resit Opportunities
No Resit
Remediation
If you fail this module you may repeat or substitute where permissible. Failing students should consult with the Module Co-ordinator.