Module Identifier |
RD28710 |
Module Title |
BUSINESS CASE STUDIES |
Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
Co-ordinator |
Mr Anthony O'Regan |
Semester |
Semester 2 |
Pre-Requisite |
RD16910 , RD26710 , RD24920 |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 12 Hours 6 x 2 hour lectures |
Assessment |
Semester Assessment | Business development report Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2. | 100% |
Learning outcomes
Outcome 1
Preparation of a business report
Performance criteria:
a. Financial issues are highlighted and discussed.
b. Objectives are identified and provided for.
c. Realism and prudence are demonstrated.
Ranges:
Dependent on subject area.
Outcome 2
Analysis and evaluation of the organisation/organisational business sector.
Performance criteria:
a. Explain and evaluate the basis of analysis used.
b. Identify and evaluate factors which the performance of the business investigated.
c. Select and use suitable procedures.
Ranges:
Dependent on subject area.
Brief description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to business planning/strategy development by way of a case study approach. This module is an integrating module and designed to draw on material, such as business planning procedures, marketing and other analytical techniques, covered in earlier modules. This module provides for an in-depth investigation/examination of an appropriate business/industry. The case study will be reflective of the scheme studied.
Transferable skills
Common Skills assessed:
1 Manage own roles and responsibilities
10 Communicate in writing
Reading Lists
Books
Depending on industry sector, but includes trade magazines, newspapers etc..