| Credit Weighting: |
5
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| No. of Students: |
Min 15, Max 30.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semesters 1 or 2 or 3. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
24hr(s) Workshops; 80hr(s) Other (self directed and work based study)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Dr Seamus O'Reilly, Department of Food Business and Development.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Staff, Food Industry Training Unit and Industry Presenters.
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| Module Objective: |
This module aims to provide an appreciation of the impact of both external and internal factors on business objectives and operations.
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| Module Content: |
An analysis of the business planning process equips the participant with key skills such as: goal setting, establishing KPIs, resource allocation and project management. The participant is challenged to consider their role within the business structure and how their functional area and day-to-day activities contribute to achieving business objectives and drive the business forward.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Define Business Strategy.
- Establish and use KPIs.
- Align strategic objectives and deployment of resources.
- Use project management techniques.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1,000 word reflecive log 30 marks; 3,000 word project, 70 marks).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
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| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: |
40%.
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| End of Year Written Examination Profile: |
No Formal Written Examination.
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| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: |
Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator).
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