Syllabus: Course Summary of GMA 8033

1. Name of Course: Supervising Skills Development

2. Course Code: GMA 8033
3. Names of academic staff: 1. Mohamad Nadzri Bin Yahaya
2. Rosli Bin Saaban
3. Shahnudin Bin Shaari
4. Mohd Syahriman Bin Ahmad
5. Mohd Ahzam Bin Che Mat
6. Mohd Zaki Bin Che Mahmud
7. Nur Leena Binti Abd Rahman
8. Noorwarni Binti Mokhtar
9. Zamzidar Binti Idris
10. Hasni Hidayah Binti Hassan
4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme:
The course introduces students to the organizational problem solving using leadership skills.
Students also will be involved in staff briefing and appraisal activities.

5. Semester and Year offered: Year 2 Semester II

6. Total Student Learning Time (SLT):
Category of Activities Learning Activity Total Hours/ Semester
Lecture 10
Guided learning Tutorial/Practical 56
Student centered learning activities 4
Preparation for assignments/projects 28
Self learning Independent study/revision 10
Preparation for assessment 6
Continuous assessments 3
Formal assessments
Final examination sitting 3
Total SLT 120

7. Credit Value: 3 credits (1 + 2)

8. Prerequisite (if any): None
9. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
CLO1 Solve organizational problem using leadership skills (C3, PLO9)
CLO2 Demonstrate staff briefing and appraisal according to organization procedure. (P3,
PLO2)
CLO3 Adopt the supervising skills in organization (A2, PLO4)

10. Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical
experience and internship):

Related PLO Transferable Skills Skills Development Skill of Assessment

PLO2 Practical Skills Practical, Practical Tests

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 Demonstration
PLO4 Communication Skills Case Study, Project, Presentation
Tutorial
PLO9 Leadership Case Study, Project, Project, Industrial
Discussion Attachment
11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategies:

CLO Method of delivery Method of KPI

assessment
CLO1 Solve organizational problem Lecture, Case Quizzes 50% marks
using leadership skills (C3, Study & Discussion and above
Final exam (theory)
PLO9)

CLO2 Demonstrate staff briefing Practical Practical Report, 50% marks

and appraisal according to Practical test and above
Project
organization procedure. (P2,
PLO2)
CLO3 Adopt the supervising skills Case-study Presentation / forum 50% marks
in organization (A3, PLO4) and above
project Project

12. Course Synopsis:

This course covers organizational problem solving using leadership skills. This course also
involves briefing and appraising staff.

13. Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc):

Lecture, Student Centred Learning, Case Study, Project and Practical

14. Assessment Methods and Types:

Quizzes, practical test, final exam, project, presentation and forum.

Continuous Assessment 70%

Final Examination (Theory) 30%
Final Examination (Practical) 0%
Total 100%
15. Mapping of the course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4

X X
16. Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):
PLO1

PLO2

PLO4

PLO5

PLO6

PLO7

PLO8

PLO9
PLO3

Course LOs / Program LOs

Solve organizational problem using leadership

√
skills (C3, PLO9)
Demonstrate staff briefing and appraisal according
√
to organization procedure (P2, PLO2)
Adopt the supervising skills in organization (A3, √

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PLO4)

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17 Content outline of the course and the SLT (lecture hours) per topic:
15 Final exam (Theory) 2
16 - 17 Final exam (Practical) 1
Total 14 0 56 6 44 120
Notional hours 40
Credit Value 3

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18. Main and additional references supporting the course:

1. Peter Barry and Paul Ellinger (2011). Financial Management in Agriculture (7th Edition).
Pearson
2. Edwin C. Leonard (2012). Supervision: Concepts and Practices of Management. Cengage
Learning
3. Tamara Murray (2014). Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-time
Managers. Tamara Murray
4. Nigel Hunt (2007). Conducting Staff Appraisals: How to Set Up a Review System that Really
Will Improve Individual Performance and Organizational. How to Books
5. Edgar H. Schein (2010). Organizational Culture and Leadership. John Wiley & Sons

19. Other additional information: -