Module Details

Module Code: MMED8005
Title: Ethics & Professional Practice
Long Title: Ethics & Professional Practice
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to help the learner understand the principles, concepts and theories of ethical and moral
reasoning in the business context. The module also focuses on the implementation of strategies aimed at enhancing career and professional success with particular emphasis on the digital media sector. By acquainting the
learner with some of the major professional and ethical issues they will face in the workplace, it enables them to identify implications of corporate and managerial decisions and prepares them to more effectively manage their working lives.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss contemporary ethical issues in media, business and the world of work.
LO2 Develop informed perspectives on the world of work and contemporary work practices so as to inform personal and professional business practice.
LO3 Identify and employ strategies to enhance career choice and career development.
LO4 Describe the ethics and social responsibilities associated with being a digital media professional.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Business Ethics: Contemporary Issues
What are business ethics? Business ethics and business performance. Sustainability, globalisation and social responsibility.
The Changing Nature of the Workplace
Rights and duties of employers and employees. The changing nature of the workplace. Impact of digital technologies. Self employment, mobile employment practices, open sourcing etc.
The Role of Business and Stakeholder Theory
Beyond the profit motive. Social responsibility and Stakeholder Theory. business and social development.
Career Development Strategies
CV and e-portfolio preparation. Career development planning, CV preparation and career presentation and promotion.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Career development plan
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Industry presentation and simulated career interview
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Carol Eikleberry, Richard Nelson Bolles (Introduction). Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People, [ISBN: 978-1580088411].
  • Anita Houghton,. Finding Square Holes, [ISBN: 978-1904424840].
  • Richard Donkin. The future of work, [ISBN: 978-0230576384].
  • William Arruda, Kirsten Dixson. (2007), Career distinction, J. Wiley & Sons Inc., Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 978-0470128183].
  • Parrish, D;. (2007), T-shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity, 1st. Merseyside ACME, [ISBN: 978-095382544].
  • Carmine Gallo. (2014), Talk like TED: the 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds, Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 978-144726113].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMMED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 8 Mandatory