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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description The aim of this modules is to provide the learner with an ability to communicate effectively in business settings, to prepare students for the workplace (INTRA) and to provide an appreciation for the Social, Legal, Ethical and issues associated with a professional work environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discriminate between the key social, legal, ethical and regulatory issues involved in working professionally in computing. 2. Construct approaches to managing within legal, ethical and regulatory parameters. 3. Describe the vocabulary and concepts of both social, legal, ethical and regulatory approaches and be prepared to deal with workplace issues on the basis of this understanding. 4. Develop a philosophical and legal outlook that will be transferable to academic study and work generally. 5. An understanding of what is required for, and the barriers to, good communication. 6. An ability to design and write good business reports and presentations 7. An appreciation of the skills and knowledge, workplace relationship and team working to be acquired during INTRA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities IT Law, Ethics and governancePhilosophical principles; IT Ethics; Code of conduct; Governance of IT; ISO/IEC 20000; Software theft and intellectual property rights; Computer and information security and privacy; Data protection and the law.Communication SkillsCommunication Skills; Critical Thinking; Introduction to Technical Writing; Business Plan writing; Brainstorming and Visualization; Teamwork and team communications; Oral communications and Presentation skills; Interview preparation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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