Module Details

Module Code: FINA9007
Title: Work-Based Project
Long Title: Work-Based Project
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 25
Field of Study: 3430 - Banking, Finance and Investment
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module, while working closely with their company/organisation, learners will draw on the skills and knowledge gained on other modules to help resolve a real-life problem, or investigate an area of interest. The project topic will be agreed between the employer and learner and while the scope may not result in a measurable intervention, it must be of benefit to the business. The learner will critically review the performance of the project based on evidence gathered and evaluate its impact, both from a practical and theoretical perspective. As reflective practitioners, this Work-Based project will enable the learner to expand and develop professional relationships as well as stimulate individual self-discovery.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Establish relevant project objectives and project outcomes.
LO2 Design a suitable project management plan for the implementation of the project.
LO3 Evaluate the implications of project outcomes for ongoing practice and theory.
LO4 Develop as a reflective practitioner.
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
Research Training
This module is supported by a specific module in Research Training to give participants an introduction to the research process, academic writing and managing a research project.
Project Management
Project Management
Literature and application of theory
Importance of literature and demonstrating the application of theory to practice
Data collection
Data collection and analysis
Presenting findings and discussing results
Presenting findings and discussing results
Exploring tension
Exploring the tension between the participant and the researcher (where relevant)
Ethical Issues in Business Research
Ethical Issues in Business Research
Reflective Practice
Reflective Practice techniques
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assignment
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Meeting with supervisor. Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent student research. Every Week 34.50 34.5
Total Hours 35.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 35.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Coghlan. (2019), Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization, 5th Edition. SAGE Publications Limited, p.0, [ISBN: 9781526458827].
  • Colin Robson, Kieran McCartan. (2015), Real World Research, 4th Edition. [ISBN: 9781118745236].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Carol Costley, Geoffrey Elliott, Paul Gibbs. (2010), Doing Work Based Research, SAGE Publications, [ISBN: 9781848606784].
  • Uma Sekaran, Roger Bougie. (2010), Research Methods for Business, 5th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9780470744796].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIFAD_9 Master of Business in Investment Fund Administration 6 Elective