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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Business & Social Environment
Module Code	AC500
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Patricia Barker
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to give students an overview of societal and professional issues that are not central but relevant to a postgraduate programme in Accounting. Speakers from a range of disciplines and industries will give a talk on their life work. Students are encouraged to ask questions of guests and avail of the opportunity to learn from their experiences. Attendance at the talks is mandatory.

Learning Outcomes

1. To explore the importance and dynamics of teamwork.
2. Determine current issues of concern to a range of professional accountants, business and not for profit professionals.
3. Critique societal and professional issues as they relate to a range of guest speakers.
4. To investigate student fears of public speaking and develop strategies to cope with fears identified.
5. To determine what makes a good presentation and the effective and efficient use of powerpoint as an aid in presentations.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	10	Guest lecture speakers
Independent learning	99	Students own independent study and learning
Lecture	8	Module co-ordinator's lectures
Assignment	8	Preparation for presentation
Total Workload: 125

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

Topical issues in accounting in business.
Topics addressed are at the discretion of guest lecturers..

Skills development.
Development of Transferable and interprsonal skills..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

MBS

MSc in Accounting

PBSSA

PG Exchange(Business School)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for AC500

Date of Last Revision

19-APR-10