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Allan, Barbara. Study Skills for Business and Management Students. Maidenhead: Open University Press, 2009.

Study Skills for Business and Management Students

Authors: Barbara Allan

Published:  April 2009 Pages: 240

eISBN: 9780335239016 | ISBN: 9780335228546
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Book description:

This practical handbook is an essential course companion for business and management students at degree level.

It contains case studies, exercises, tips and self-assessment tools that will help students with their personal and professional development. The book covers key areas, such as:

  • Learning and teaching methods

  • Study strategies

  • Time management

  • Research methods

  • Assessment activities

  • Exam techniques

  • Job searching

And it also emphasizes the skills that are key for business and management courses, which include:

  • Academic writing

  • Critical and reflective thinking

  • Effective communication

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Project management

  • Research skills

  • Team working

Study Skills for Business and Management Students has been carefully structured to be used throughout a degree course in order to hone the skills necessary to get a good degree and begin a successful career. An accompanying website www.openup.co.uk/businesssuccess has more information on related careers with up-to-date web links.