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OverviewDevelop essential learning and employability skills to excel at business studies The Business Student’s Handbook, 7th Edition, by Cameron brings together personal skills, study skills and employability skills to help students succeed in their academic and professional lives. Designed to support both online and face-to-face study, the book discusses transferable skills such as self-management, teamwork, planning and critical thinking to help you become a highly desirable graduate. A strong emphasis on project management, data analysis, communication skills and presentation skills makes this an essential resource for any business student. The TECHSkills boxes focus on your digital skills to ensure you are making the most of the best tools found online. Additionally, this handbook is all about applying theory to practice and covers up-to-date exercises, practical suggestions and tips. Praise for The Business Student’s Handbook ‘Even though I’ve been in the field for over 30 years, I found new and engaging information in The Business Student’s Handbook. So no matter how many times a student has been down this road, I’m confident that they will always find something new here.’ – Jayne Mothersdale, National Teacher Fellow, Leeds Beckett University ‘A book that will see you through your business degree, from day one to several years after graduation.’ – Fiona Winfield, School Employability Manager, Nottingham Trent University ‘The book details the skills/competencies/practices required of young professionals and undergraduates making it a very useful tool for university life and beyond. What is particularly commendable about this book is the wide range of topics covered from essential writing skills to effective presentations skills.’ – Dr Pascale Daher, Lecturer, University of Liverpool Pearson, the world’s learning company. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sheila CameronPublisher: Pearson Education Limited Imprint: Pearson Education Limited Edition: 7th edition Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.900kg ISBN: 9781292304595ISBN 10: 1292304596 Pages: 544 Publication Date: 15 January 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsList of figures Preface Acknowledgements Guided tour Part 1 Employability and how best to manage your learning 1.Becoming a highly desirable graduate 2.Managing yourself: time, stress and motivation 3.Learning, reflective practice and professional development Part 2 Essential academic skills 4.Critical reading and note-taking 5.Basic numeracy 6.Academic and business writing 7.Improving your grades Part 3 Working with others 8.Talking and listening 9.Teamwork and leadership 10.Presenting to an audience Part 4 Conceptual skills 11.Complexity, cases and diagrams 12.Becoming more creative 13.Data, information and decisions 14.Making sense of data Part 5 Integrating your skills 15.Project management and dissertations 16.Managing your professional life Answers to test exercises Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationSheila Cameron worked as a director of the Open University Business School. She was involved in the development of the school’s pioneering MBA programme, and tutored undergraduate business-related courses for more than 20 years. She has been external examiner for management programmes at a wide range of universities. Sheila is also the author of The MBA Handbook. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |