Module: Career Development

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Career Development
Module Code	MNA1063 (ITS: HR5020)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module will equip students to identify their own knowledge, skills and abilities, to match these with the knowledge, skills and abilities required by employers of graduates, and to consider the implications of any gaps that are identified. The module covers topics such as career planning, CV preparation, interview preparation and job search. The module is organized around lectures, discussions and practical activities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate their own knowledge, skills and abilities and how these relate to different types of career opportunities
2. Critically assess the range of job opportunities available to graduates both nationally and internationally
3. Develop a professional profile to share with prospective employers by utilising a relevant contemporary approach
4. Demonstrate the skills required to perform well at both interview and in presentations.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	11068	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	Sean Dempsey	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Reflective journal	n/a	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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Reading List

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