Module: INTRA Work Placement

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	INTRA Work Placement
Module Code	SB308 (ITS) / BAA1052 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Naoimh O'Reilly
Module Teachers	Cliona Mcparland, Lorna Galligan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	45
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The purpose of this module is introduce students to the reality of a sustained immersion in a business, or business-related organisation. Students will be expected to function as full-time paid employees of these organisations, for a minimum of 11 months, in a role related to their programme of study. During this time it is intended that they gain the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned previously during their course, the opportunity to develop business acumen and to enhance their professional identity. Reflection on their experience will take place through the module, SB307 Intra Reflection. which students on SB308 will take while on placement.

Learning Outcomes

1. Construct a current, comprehensive and professional CV
2. demonstrate ability to adhere to basic professional codes of conduct, including accountablity, reliability and responsibility
3. demosntrate ability to act with professional integrity
4. demonstrate understanding of their role in context of wider organisation
5. demonstrate enhanced self-efficacy and resilience

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Integrated training (INTRA)	0	Full time work in Intra work placement organisation
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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	Assessment is made by the employer at the end of the student's placement	100%	n/a

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

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