Module Details

Module Code: PLAC9017
Title: International Bus Field Trip
Long Title: International Business Field Trip
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 6 programme(s)
Module Description: The international study trip takes participants to an international destination to experience first-hand what it is like to do business in another country. Students will meet with representatives of international organisations and undertake a series of lectures and workshops on various facets of international business in the host country. This module will display the practical side of the business concepts studied in other modules on the course, developing the student’s understanding of global business issues and challenges and the competitive framework in which global organisations operate.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess the general business practices in another geographic market while immersed in and exposed to that culture.
LO2 Analyse the political, economic, and cultural environment of a foreign market through interactions with stakeholders pertinent to that market.
LO3 Propose a plan to establish a new business entity in another country building upon insight gained while on a study tour within that country.
LO4 Develop core personal and professional skills necessary for establishing a successful international business career.
LO5 Apply professional communication and interaction skills in a multi-cultural business environment.
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
Trip Preparation
Researching, planning and scheduling of the trip with the guidance of module lecturer.
Reflective Learning
Reflection as a key aim of learning from experience, critical thinking, preparation of a reflective journal
Academic Activities
Seminars and site visits to various organisations in the host country.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
This group presentation is linked to the group project, where students will present their preliminary investigations at the end of the international trip, before returning to Ireland.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
This is a group project requiring a short report based on international business issues experienced whilst on the trip. Here students will be assigned roles (for example an Ambassador, member of IBEC, business consultant etc.) to examine a particular market segment, company, topic or political issue.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Students will critically analyse and interpret the workshops attended and the overall experience of the field trip. Preparation of this reflective journal will begin before the international field trip. Students must complete 2 reflective journals. The first to be completed by the end of the week abroad, and the second is required 3 weeks after returning from the trip.
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 Trip workshops, visits and lectures Once per semester 2.00 30
Lecture Contact Trip preparation Once per semester 0.27 4
Lecture Contact Trip Review Once per semester 0.33 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and Preparation Every Week 4.40 4.4
Total Hours 43.40
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.60
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Trip workshops, visits and lectures Once per semester 2.00 30
Lecture Contact Trip preparation Once per semester 0.27 4
Lecture Contact Trip Review Once per semester 0.33 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and Preparation Every Week 4.40 4.4
Total Hours 43.40
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.60
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Mike Peng and Klaus Meyer. (2019), International Business, 3rd. Cengage, [ISBN: 9781473758438].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mike Peng. (2014), Global Strategic Management, International Edition, 3rd. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781133953265].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journal, International Business Review.
  • Journal, Journal of International Business.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BGLBP_9 Master of Arts in Global Business Practice 2 Mandatory
CR_BBADM_9 Master of Business Administration 3 Mandatory
CR_BSTRA_9 Master of Business Administration in Strategy 4 Mandatory
CR_BIBUS_9 Master of Science in International Business 2 Mandatory
CR_BGLOB_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Global Business 2 Mandatory
CR_BINBU_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in International Business 2 Mandatory