Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9036
Title: Seminar Series (International)
Long Title: Seminar Series (International)
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module uses an innovative approach to explore key concepts relating to international business from a variety of perspectives. Speakers from diverse organisations will present a series of guest lectures on overarching business challenges and students will be tasked with reflecting on integrated problems across many functional areas.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Synthesise information relating to complex and multi-disciplinary business challenges.
LO2 Assess complex business situations and make recommendations for improved success.
LO3 Critically evaluate decisions which have been made as presented by the guest speakers.
LO4 Appraise various overarching management approaches from the perspective of one or more business specialisms.
LO5 Critically reflect on their learning from the seminar experiences.
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
Strategy
Strategic thinking, techniques of strategic management
Business Development
Innovation management, commercialisation
International Marketing
Marketing environment, marketing strategy, market entry, sustainable marketing, customer service experience
International Selling
Sales techniques, account management, lead generation
Change Management
Leading and managing change, change agents
Personal and Professional Development
Identifying and enhancing personal skills
Reflection
Reflective writing and critical thinking
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students will develop a reflective journal demonstrating a critical perspective on the seminars they have experienced.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students will prepare and present a visual representation of their learning journey, highlighting the development of professional competence, from a number of seminars. For example, this may take the form of a poster, an infographic, or a portfolio.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students will develop a reflective journal demonstrating a critical perspective on a number of seminars they have experienced.
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 Guest Lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Review of Seminars Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Guest Lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of Seminars Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 4.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 4.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Barbara Bassot. (2020), The Reflective Journal, 3rd. Red Globe Press, [ISBN: 9781352010299].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Stella Cottrell. (2017), Critical Thinking Skills: Effective analysis, argument and reflection, 3rd. Palgrave Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 9781137550507].
  • Gillie Bolton and Russell Delderfield. (2018), Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, 5th. SAGE Publications, [ISBN: 9781526411709].
  • John Zubizarreta. (2009), The learning portfolio, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA, [ISBN: 9780470388471].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Patricia E. Black and David Plowright. (2010), A multi?dimensional model of reflective learning for professional development, Reflective Practice, vol 11, p.245-258.
  • Karran Thorpe. (2004), Reflective learning journals: from concept to practice, Reflective Practice, 5, p.327-343.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BGLBP_9 Master of Arts in Global Business Practice 2 Mandatory
CR_BIBUS_9 Master of Science in International Business 1 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