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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title INTRA/Semester Abroad Module
Module Code MT315
School DCUBS
Module TeacherNo Teacher Assigned
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 30
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
None
Description

The purpose of this module is to immerse students in a new aviation environment for a minimum of 4 months. This module has two options for completion – placement in an aviation business or exchange with a partner aviation management programme in European Business School (EBS) in Germany. </b> Students will be expected to integrate fully into their new environment and to function as employees/students of these new organisations. In taking this module it is intended that students gain the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned previously during their course in what is a new cultural situation. Students attending EBS must take 30 credits of modules relevant to their DCU programme. Both work placement and exchange are recorded as “Pass” or “Fail”.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to function in a new aviation environment
2. Apply university-acquired knowledge to the work placement/exchange
3. Demonstrate reliability and application in the relevant setting



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Integrated training (INTRA)750Placement/Exchange
Total Workload: 750

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Report(s)INTRA Students: In order to complete INTRA, each student on work placement must submit an INTRA Report, to be emailed to intra@dcu.ie. The report is marked by the student's INTRA Tutor and must achieve a “satisfactory” rating. The purpose of the INTRA Report is to provide the student with an opportunity to document and evaluate their experience in the work place and comprises a reflective journal, a self-evaluation of performance and a self-development plan. <br/><br/>EBS Exchange Students: In order to complete the EBS programme exchange, each student must receive a “pass” for the 30 credits taken from EBS. Evaluation in each of the relevant modules in EBS will be evaluated as per EBS criter100%
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2
Indicative Reading List

    Other Resources

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    Programme or List of Programmes
    AMPSBSc in Aviation Management
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