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

Module Title Intra
Module Code MG350
School DCUBS
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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 60
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is introduce students to the reality of a sustained immersion in a business, or business-related organisation. Students will be expected to function as full-time paid employees of these organisations, ideally for 9-12 months, in a role related to their DCU programme. During this time it is intended that they gain the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned previously during their course and the opportunity to reflect both on their performance and learning during the placement.

Learning Outcomes
1. Construct a current, comprehensive and professional CV
2. Critically evaluate his/her contribution to the workplacement
3. Analyse a company's structure, processes and personnel procedures based on their workplacement experience
4. Apply university-acquired knowledge to the workplacement
5. Reflect on learning outcomes from a critical event(s) during the INTRA placement
6. Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and application in the relevant placement setting



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Placement1450Ongoing learning and reflection during placement
Assignment20Production of INTRA Report
Directed learning30Consultations with DCU and Industrial mentors
Total Workload: 1500

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
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)Report based on students work placement diary. The report will follow a clearly defined template and is submitted in September/October. This report is graded by the student's academic INTRA tutor and feedback must be provided to the student.100%n/a
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 2
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    MINTBSc Marketing, Innovation & Technology
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