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

Module Title INTRA
Module Code MT309
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
Total Workload: 0

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)INTRA has 3 assessment elements as follows: 1. During the course of the placement an academic member of staff visits the student and his/her supervisor (by appointment) to ensure everything is satisfactory. If the placement is abroad, this assessment is completed by phone.2. At the end of the placement, each employer is asked to complete an evaluation form relating to the student and the placement in general 3. The student is required to write a 2,000 report on their experience, which must first be submitted to their employer to ensure there is no breach of confidentiality or any other issues of concern. The report has a large reflective section which requires the student to critically evaluate their experience.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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    Programme or List of Programmes
    BSIBusiness Studies ( with INTRA )
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