| Module Title |
INTRA |
| Module Code |
BAA1020 (ITS: MT310) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
30 |
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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 employees of these organisations, ideally for 6 months, in a role related to their DCU programme. During this time it is intended that they gain the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned previously during their course and the opportunity to reflect both on their performance and learning during the placement.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Construct a current, comprehensive and professional CV
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3. Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and application in the relevant placement setting
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Professional Practice | 999.99 | Ongoing learning and reflection during placement. | | Assignment Completion | 20 | Production of INTRA Report. | | Directed learning | 30 | Consultations with DCU and Industrial mentors |
| Total Workload: 1049.99 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20061 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | INTRA | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Liam Hourihane | Module Teacher | Lorna Galligan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Oral Examination | A site visit by an appointed academic tutor to the placement location (or telephone contact in case of overseas placeement), where the tutor will complete a form detailing the industrial performance of the student, the conditions of employment and the employer's perception of the student's performance. | 0% | Week 1 | | Report(s) | In order to complete INTRA, each student 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. The deadline for submission of the INTRA report is 17.00 hrs Friday 30th September 2011 | 100% | Week 1 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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