| CODE | CLS2111 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Career Choice and Development | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Labour Studies | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit presents the concept of 'career' through various theories of career choice and development. Careers within organisations are explored, focusing on a variety of career management interventions ranging from job interviews to succession planning. The early career outcomes of graduates are also investigated on the basis of local and foreign research. Finally, the future of career management is debated. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit enables students to understand the meaning and implications of career choice and career development. It includes a strong theoretical overview of the subject, coupled by practical examples of how career interventions are carried in real life by individuals and employers. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Discuss career theories and evaluate their relevance to the local context; - Differentiate among the various aspects and stages of career development; - Identify how careers develop within organisations and distinguish potential career barriers; - Evaluate the main dynamics involved in the early career stages of graduates. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Individuate the sources of career aid that can be used by persons in Malta throughout the different stages of their lives; - Guide HR managers and job seekers on preparing for and performing during the job interview; - Recommend ways of improving the early career outcomes of graduates in Malta; - Assess the relevance of various career interventions that can be carried out within organisations. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Required readings: - Arnold, J. (1997). Managing careers into the 21st century. London: Paul Chapman Publishing Limited. - Debono, M., Debono, A. & Caruana, N. (2005). Career Outcomes of Graduates 2004: A Career Guidance Tool. Malta: University of Malta, Malta. - Set of research papers. Supplementary readings: - Baldacchino, G. (1997) The Graduating Workforce. Malta: University of Malta. - Baruch, Y. (2004). Managing careers 鈥� Theory and practice. UK: Prentice Hall. - Brown, D. (2002). Career choice and development. USA: Jossey-Bass. - Kummerow, J. (2000). New directions in career planning and the workplace. California: Davies-Black Publishing. - Reardon, R., Lenz, J., Sampson, J. & Peterson, G. (2000). Career development and planning. California: Wadsworth. - Rothwell, W., Jackson, R., Knight, S. & Linholm, J. (2005). Career planning and succession management. London: Praeger. - Sharf, R. (2009). Applying Career Development Theory to Counseling. USA: Brooks Cole. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Manwel Debono |
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