Module: INTRA Work Placement

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	INTRA Work Placement
Module Code	BAA1052 (ITS: SB308)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	45

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10125	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	INTRA	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Liam Hourihane	Module Teacher	Cliona Mcparland, Lorna Galligan, Naoimh O'Reilly

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; 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

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