Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H3022
Full Title: Business Planning
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: John Morrison
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Collaborate with group members to plan and complete work to specific deadlines.
MLO2 Apply the knowledge acquired in other modules to a specific business.
MLO3 Evaluate the work of the group including their own contribution.
MLO4 Develop and present a report to a professional standard.
Pre-requisite learning
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Group formation
The students will be allocated to groups.
Introduction to Business Planning
n/a
Internal Analysis
n/a
External Analysis
n/a
Strategic and Operational Plans for each function
n/a
Financial Modelling
n/a
Concluding the Plan
n/a
Presentation
n/a
Individual reflective document
n/a
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Progress meetings with the lecturer to assess progress on the project, and the general functioning of the group.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Presentation of the key points of the plan, prior to finalising the report.
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 45
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Submission of the final written report.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Self assessment reflective report. Every student will submit this report individually and it will be based on a learning log.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Progress meetings ( fortnightly) with the lecturer to assess progress on the project, and the general functioning of the group
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Presentation of the key points of the plan,prior to finalising the report.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 45
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Submission of the final written report by the group
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Self- assessment reflective report. Every student will submit this report individually and it will be based on a learning log.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT 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 Content of the plan Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Financial projections Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Content of the plan Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Financial projections Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Richard Stutely. (2012), The Definitive Business Plan, 3. Pearson, United Kingdom.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Thomas Cooney , Shane Hill. New Venture Creation in Ireland, Oak Tree Press.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • www.enterprise-ireland.com.
  • www.investni.com.