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Studiegids Commerciële Economie 2013/2014Name AdvancedCourseExamination codeCompetence(s)Performance indicatorProfessionalproduct(s)Main subjects / shortdescription moduleMandatory literatureExamination code:2259YADV27The Psychology of Courage2259YADV27C1 OndernemerschapC7 CommunicatieC9 Leiderschap en managementConcept (LOCO-competence 4)Presentation, portfolio (LOCO-competence 5)In this Advanced Course students will learn to understand thedimensions and indicators of courage. Courage is the ability to overcomerisks and to achieve personal goals. Courage is a key factor in personalsuccess and personal effectiveness. The focus is on courage in a socialand business environment: entrepreneurship, networking, negotiating,leadership, career development, job applications, decision making.Students will learn to apply the principles of courage in order to achievepersonal growth. Literature includes The Psychology of Courage by C.L.S.Pury and Courage: it’s Nature and Development by N.H. Goud. There willbe a theoretical exam half way the Advanced Course. The finalassessment is based on a written personal agenda by the student: anindividual script related to personal courage in a business setting in theevent, music & entertainment context.Psychology Of Courage, Modern Research On An Ancient Virtue, C.L.S.Pury & S.J. Lopez, ISBN 1433808072 (€ 51,99)Period of Examination Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4/5Type of examinationHours of studyExamination contentResources at examinationWritten exam (after 3 weeks)Assignment (after 6 weeks)Colleges: 6 x 4 hoursPreparation colleges: 10 hoursPreparation written exam / making: 5 hoursassignment: 25 hoursMandatory literature + PPT’sIndividual script related to personal courageconform the instructions and qualificationsexplained in the mandatory literature andthe lectures.Student Manual (as provided digitally)102