Module: International Enterprise Engagement

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	International Enterprise Engagement
Module Code	MT5147 (ITS) / ENI1021 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	John Mcmackin
Module Teachers	Claire Gubbins, Nuala Lonergan, Pamela Sharkey Scott
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	0
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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 global business environment.

Description

International Enterprise Engagement seeks to provide participants with insight and understanding of the range of international, ethical, and strategic challenges in the management of organisations in complex global contexts. This residency week abroad involves a series of site visits to a variety of firms including social entrepreneurs to directly expose participants to the variety of management approaches to different business and political environments. Participants will also identify the key issues confronting organisational leaders in global organisations and their alternative response styles.

Learning Outcomes

1. To provide participants with an understanding of international, ethical, and strategic concepts in the management of complex global organisations.
2. Identify international challenges and opportunities in the management of global organisations
3. To provide participants with on-site case examples of how international teams operate for success when working in today’s global and virtual organisations.
4. Understand and critically evaluate approaches to strategic advantage in today’s VUCA environment
5. Understand the role of leadership in developing a culture of adaptability, innovation and entrepreneurship
6. Identify the requirements for successful leadership in today’s environment

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Field Trip	125	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Global Strategy

Global Leadership

Global Operations

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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 strategic thinking and leadership in addressing the challenges of the global business environment.	100%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None