Module: Evidence based Evaluation

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Evidence based Evaluation
Module Code	BAA1040 (ITS: OSC3)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15

Description

This module consists of three elements with one assignment per element. Research Methods II develops the concepts covered in Research Methods 1 by describing the specific research methods in more detail. This is followed by Case Study Analysis with dedicated case studies based on each specialty. The final element of this module is a choice of Entrepreneurship or Legal Frameworks

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the appropriate application of quantitative and qualitative techniques to research hypotheses • Employ an appropriate research method to a research question • Analyse qualitative data: Code and Classify; Interpret and Represent • Report on a qualitative research study
2. Case Study Analysis • Produce solutions to a case study which combine organisational and management behaviour. • Demonstrate competency in their core study area (internet enterprise systems/information systems strategy/clean technology or sustainable development) • Formulate solutions and present clearly to management to meet the requirements of a range of stakeholders.
3. Elective 1 Legal Frameworks • Critically appraise the key components of the Irish/EU legal system • Identify the key principles of Irish/EU laws • Identify and critically appraise areas of Irish/EU law of particular relevance to managers and businesses • Display critical judgement regarding the application of legal principles to factual problem situations • Develop legal research and writing skills
4. Elective 2 Entrepreneurship • Cultivate New Business Ideas • Research market and Evaluate Ideas • Develop a Business Plan • Recognise different strategies for growth • Develop corporate Entrepreneurial values

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Directed learning	40	Study the course notes and core text book
Independent Study	190	Source and read the additional material referenced in the course notes
Online activity	25	Use the online discussino forum to discuss the questions related to the assignment and course material
Assignment Completion	120	Prepare three assignments according to criteria provided
Total Workload: 375

Section Breakdown
CRN	21189	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Colum Foley	Module Teacher	Aisling Deignan

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Research Methods 2 assignment	33%	n/a
Assignment	Case study assignment	34%	n/a
Assignment	Electives: Legal Frameworks or Entrepreneurship	33%	n/a

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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

Robson, C: 2016, Real World Research:a resource for users of social research methods in applied settings, 4th Edition,, Wiley, Hoboken, 9781118745236
Field, A.: 2013, Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS., 4, Sage, 97814462491
Bryman A.: 2015, Social Research Methods, 5, 9780199689453
Martin, E. and Law, J.: 2014, A Dictionary of Law, 7th, Oxford University Press, 9780191726729
Strong, S.I., Kenny,P.,Wilson,S.,Law,J., Martin,E.: 2011, the Essential Legal Skill Set, 2nd, Oxford University Press, 9780199644032
Burns P.: 2016, Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Start-up, Growth and Maturity, 4th, Palgrave,Macmillan, New York, 9781137430359

Articles:
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Other Resources

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