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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2022 - 2023

Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is to develop student skills and competencies associated with working outside academia, thus broadening their innovation emphasis and improving employability. This will be achieved through the integration of the theory and expertise acquired during their research programme, with relevant practical inter-sectoral experience obtained through working with relevant enterprises, e.g. companies and/or other organisations, in Ireland or abroad.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply theoretical and practical aspects of the research programme to relevant practical work experience in relevant enterprises, companies or organisations based in Ireland and abroad.
2. Demonstrate initiative and ingenuity in deriving novel solutions to specific problems encountered during the time spent with the enterprise partner.
3. Assess the importance of task management, planning, working in teams and interdisciplinary collaboration in an enterprise environment.
4. Communicate concepts and ideas that formed part of the enterprise experience by oral, written and graphical means.
5. Demonstrate professional attributes, such as attendance, punctuality, reliability, etc.
6. Document their duties performed, distinguishing for their own role, and describe the development of products/processes and related commercial issues.
7. Identify their own learning needs; assess their progress in developing technical and/or professional skills and be able to outline a career plan.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Professional Practice	250	This enterprise experience integrates the student's graduate research studies with aligned realistic jobs, based on the work abilities of the student and the objectives of his/her research programme. The student develops an understanding of the professional, practical world of enterprise, hence developing innovation and employability skills. Also, the blending of theory and practice increases student motivation and allows a clearer view of a career path. The placement should be for a minimum
Total Workload: 250

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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Indicative Reading List

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