Module: Shaping Global Leaders

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Shaping Global Leaders - Growth Mind-set
Module Code	ISS1005 (ITS: GC2LD)
Faculty	L&G/Electronic Engineering	School	FEC/FHSS
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate complex topics effectively using visual, symbolic, statistical and/or language skills in various narrative modes to diverse audiences.
2. Develop critical self-reflection skills.
3. Effectively use information and knowledge in order to make a positive contribution towards a defined challenge.
4. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly, being able to work effectively and ethically as individuals and with others as members of a team, participating in peer assessment and learning.
5. Integrate foundational knowledge and skills from diverse disciplines to develop entrepreneurial ways of thinking and leading.
6. Constructively assess self and peers’ contribution to a project.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Workshop	36	Workshop contact hours
Total Workload: 36

Section Breakdown
CRN	10637	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Shirley Coyle	Module Teacher	Louise Fitzgerald

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Innovation Canvas	40%	n/a
Assignment	Consultancy strategy & fundraising plan	10%	n/a
Assignment	FLO6 Innovation and Entrepreneurship assessment	10%	n/a
Reflective journal	Self reflections	40%	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

Indicative Reading List

Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources

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