This document outlines the topics and activities for Week 2 of an independent learning programme for business and management students. Students are asked to critically evaluate differences in educational systems and critically analyze statements about business graduates' employment rates and qualities. Homework includes watching an online video about research skills and signing up for extra support sessions or groups on topics like problem solving.

1. 2015 Pre-sessional Programme
Independent Learning – Business and Management
Week 2: Critical
Thinking and Analytical
Strategies for Business

2. Educational Differences
 What differences in have you
observed/perceived so far in terms of…
– Class structure
– Teachers’ roles
– Student/Teacher relationships (ie.
formal/informal)
– Contact hours
– Types of assignments
– Expectations

3. Critical thinking…
 Analyse
 Argue
 Evaluate
 Reflect

4. Critically evaluate these
statements:
60 percent of all students with a business
postgraduate degree secure employment
within 3 months of graduating from their
course.
Business students typically make good
employees because they are smart.
Therefore, employers should select them
above other job candidates.

5. Homework
 Watch the Practical Researching Skills (Part
2) Vidcast
 There are a number of other Vidcasts
available on e-Folio (e.g. Academic Problem
Solving) please watch one

6. Any Questions?

7. Extra Support
• Extra one-to-one support sessions are
available. Sign up outside the LRC
• Support groups are running on a number of
useful topics. Sign up with me!
• Conversation cafes are taking place in the
café courtyard at lunchtimes. Just go along!