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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	21st Century Skills (Workshops)
Module Code	MT5109
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul Davis Semester 2: Paul Davis Autumn: Paul Davis
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to develop in the student the capacity to succeed as effective leaders and workers in the 21st century through the application of relevant knowledge, skills and expertise. These skills will include presentation skills, team skills, and critical thinking skills. Students will be required to produce a portfolio of their work to demonstrate the application of these skills in their work to date on the MSc program

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the skills (effective leadership, teamwork, relationship management, conflict resolution) required for international management.
2. Apply effective information and communicaton skills through presentations
3. Prepare and present a portfolio demonstrating the skills used throughout the course
4. Recognise the role and skills required as a self-reflective thinker

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	28	Seven workshops
Independent learning	92	Construction of portfolio, and reflective thinking essay
Total Workload: 120

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

Library and informaton management.
workshop.

Team building.
workshop.

Career development.
workshop.

Media / presentation skills.
workshop.

Portfolio development.
2 workshops.

Critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
workshop.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Portfolio	presentation of portfolio of work	100%	Week 30

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

MIN

MSc International Management

PBSSA

PG Exchange(Business School)

PBSSAO

PG Study Abroad(Business School)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT5109