Module: Enterprise Engagement

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Enterprise Engagement
Module Code	MT5146
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Pamela Sharkey Scott Semester 2: Pamela Sharkey Scott Autumn: Pamela Sharkey Scott
Module Teachers	Nuala Lonergan Pamela Sharkey Scott
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	0
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
Report demonstrating that participant has reflected on the learning from the site visits to better understand strategic thinking and leadership in addressing the challenges of the business environment.

Description

This module provides participants with insight and understanding of the range of business challenges facing organisations in their local and global context, and of the different strategies adopted in response. Participants engage in a residential weekend involving multiple site visits to a variety of organisations, to be directly exposed to a range of management and leadership practices for sustainable and responsible business.

Learning Outcomes

1. Field trip to understand the nature of sustainable strategic thinking and responsible leadership in business practices
2. Understand common challenges in managing responsibly, sustainably and effectively
3. Interpret and evaluate the role of the manager in responding to organisational challenges
4. Understand how different functional areas of business integrate and impact the organisation
5. Reflect on the effectiveness and nature of some of their current business practices
6. Recognise the challenges of sustainable strategy implementation
7. Appreciate the impact of responsible strategic choices on firm outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Field Trips to Irish Operations
Site visits to Irish operations or Irish subsidiaries of MNCs and presentations on management challenges will demonstrate real world dilemmas.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Report(s)	Report demonstrating that participant has reflected on the learning from the site visits to better understand sustainable strategic thinking and responsible leadership in addressing the challenges of the business environment.	100%	As required

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

Articles as provided: 0, Articles as provided,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MBA	Masters in Business Administration

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