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DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND LANGUAGES
YEAR 2
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2017-2018
CHINESE AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
DT 565
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, LAW and SOCIAL SCIENCES
and
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
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Table of contents
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 3
TIMETABLES ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 USEFUL TIPS ON STUDY SKILLS ................................................................................................................................ 3 INFORMATION ON THE YEAR ABROAD ...................................................................................................................... 3 REGISTRATION AND STUDENT CARD ........................................................................................................................ 3 LIBRARY .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 STUDENT SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT .................................................................................................................... 3 EXAMINATIONS AND VACATION PERIODS ................................................................................................................ 4 USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA/PHONE ................................................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 - PROGRAMME DETAILS ............................................................................................................... 5
RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................................ 5 PROGRAMME AIMS .................................................................................................................................................. 5 PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................................................... 5 YEAR COORDINATORS ............................................................................................................................................. 5 PROGRAMME CHAIRS .............................................................................................................................................. 5 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE YEAR 2 ........................................................................................................................... 6 ASSESSMENT OF MODULES ..................................................................................................................................... 7 MODULE DESCRIPTORS ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Business Modules ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Language modules ............................................................................................................................................. 9
SECTION 3 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................ 10
GENERAL QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 10 EXAMINATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 PLAGIARISM .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
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Section 1 – General Information
Timetables
For a tutorial on how to use webtimetables, see
http://www.dit.ie/registration/studentclasstimetables For direct access to webtimetables, see
http://www.dit.ie/is/how/logintowebtimetables
During the first month of lectures, check your timetable regularly as changes are likely to occur.
Useful tips on study skills http://www.dit.ie/study/mature/support/academic/studyskills/
http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/counselling/
Information on the year abroad http://dit.ie/llss/resources/erasmus/
Registration and student card
Instructions on how to finalise Registration and obtain student card: http://dit.ie/registration/
Library
Up to date information on the library is accessible via the Internet at http://library.dit.ie
Student support and engagement
There are many ports of call where you may find help, support or like-minded fellow students.
We encourage you to make use of all the facilities and services that may help you enjoy your
time of study. For issues affecting your study, you can turn to your year tutor.
General information can be found at: http://www.dit.ie/studentservices/
More information on study skills can be found at http://www.dit.ie/fyi
Clubs and Societies: http://socs.dit.ie, http://www.ditsports.ie
Students’ Union for support and campus life information
www.ditsu.ie
Personal: http://www.dit.ie/study/mature/support/
http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/
http://chaplaincy.dit.ie/
http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/studenthealthservice/
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http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/studentsupport/
http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/counselling.
For General Issues of Health and Safety: http://www.dit.ie/healthsafety/
Examinations and vacation periods
You will find a calendar for the 2017-2018 academic session on this link
Please note the following:
Attendance at class during the semester is compulsory. You must not arrange holidays or travel
during the thirteen class contact weeks of each semester.
Examinations take place twice per year, in January and May/early June. Supplemental (repeat)
exams take place in late August/early September.
The dates for the supplemental examination session are normally available from late June
It is vital that you do not book holidays or plan to travel during the lecturing or examination
periods. It is equally important that you do not plan such activities for late August/early
September until you are sure you have passed all modules for the year.
It is not possible to reschedule missed exams. Missed exams count as a failed attempt. This
will also apply to other forms of assessments such as presentations, oral exams, written tests and
submission of assessed work. Rescheduling of such activities can only happen where certified
medical evidence of illness has been supplied. In this case, a personal circumstances form must
be submitted.
Use of Social Media/Phone
Electronic devices must only be used in class for learning purposes (e.g. taking notes) or where
the lecturer issues express instructions to use them. This also applies to the use of social media.
The lecture or classroom is a place of learning and study and engagement with each other.
Mobile phones should be switched off. The recording of classes or lectures in any electronic
form is only allowed with the express permission of the lecturer.
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Section 2 - Programme details
Rationale of the programme The philosophy of the programme is to develop the students’ ability to successfully interact in a
global business environment through a foreign language.
A recent study identified a number of key attributes for the graduates of this programme. These include
“critical thinking”, “excellent communicators”, “ethics”, “active team players”, “disciplinary
knowledge”, “global citizens” and “motivated self-starters”. More can be found on graduate attributes in
this programme and in DIT on this leaflet
Programme Aims The main aim of the programme is to combine the study of business subjects with a deep appreciation
and knowledge of another country’s language, culture and business environment.
Programme Objectives The objectives of the programme may be summarised as follows:
• to facilitate students in making the transition from broad-based, second level studies to self- directed,
specialised studies
• to familiarise students with the culture of the target language
• to enable students to gain fluency in at least one foreign language
• to develop in students a confidence in their ability to act as facilitators between their own and foreign
cultures, so that they may seek employment in companies which place a high value on cultural mobility
• to cultivate in students the business acumen necessary for the development and implementation of
successful and innovative business strategies in an international environment
• to develop an understanding of the way in which cultural variation affects the way business operates
in an international environment
• to develop in students the analytical, conceptual and critical skills to enable them to adopt a strategic
perspective of business events
• to develop skills in time management, self projection and human interaction in an international
business environment
Year Coordinators
Languages: Jun Ni, [email protected] , 402 4771
Business: Christina Ryan, [email protected], 402 3239
Programme Chairs Languages: Odette Gabaudan, Room KA 3012, Phone: 4024711; email: [email protected]
Business: Dr Anthony Buckley, DIT Aungier st, Phone: 402 7114; email: [email protected]
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Programme Structure Year 2
Chinese (DT 565)
Code № Module Title Semester
1/2
Contact
Hours
Total
Self
Dirct.
Lrng.
Total
Learng.
Hours
ECTS
Credits
IBUS 2007 Principles of Management 1&2 48 52 100 5
IBUS 2001 International Trade and
Globalisation 1&2 48 152 200 10
IBUS 2003 International Corporate Finance 1&2 48 52 100 5
IBUS 2005 Consumer Behaviour 1 48 52 100 5
IBUS 2008 Introduction to Logistics and
Supply Chain 2 48 52 100 5
CHIN 2004 Chinese Level 5&6 1&2 96 104 200 10
CHIN 2001 Chinese Level 7&8 1&2 96 104 200 10
CHIN 2003 Chinese Cultural Studies 3:
Geography & Economy 1&2 24 76 100 5
CHIN 2002 Chinese level 9P 1&2 48 54 100 5
Students in Year 2 obtain
- 30 ECTS credits for Business modules
- 30 ECTS credits for Chinese language and culture modules
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Chinese stream (DT 565)
Assessment of Modules
Year 2
Module Code Module Title Sems.
1/2
Exam Continuous
Assessment ECTS
Credits
IBUS 2007 Principles of Management 1&2 Written exam
(summer)
60%
Cont. Assess.
40% 5
IBUS 2001 International Trade and
Globalisation
1&2 Written exam
(summer)
60%
Cont. Assess.
40% 10
IBUS 2003 International Corporate
Finance 1&2
Written exam
(summer)
70%
Cont. Assess.
30% 5
IBUS 2005 Consumer Behaviour 1 Written exam
60%
Cont. Assess.
40% 5
IBUS 2008 Introduction to Logisitics and
Supply Chain 2
Written exam
(summer)
60%
Cont. Assess.
40% 5
CHIN 2004 Chinese Level 5&6 1+2 N/A
Aural 60% (3
tests @ 20%
each)
Oral 40%
10
CHIN 2001 Chinese Level 7&8 1+2
Written exam
(summer)
40%
Written in class
test 40%
Workbook over 2
terms 20%
Oral Presentation
20%
10
CHIN 2003 Chinese Cultural Studies 3:
Geography & Economy 1+2 N/A
Oral Presentation
30%
Written Project
30%
Oral exam 40%
5
CHIN 2002 Chinese level 9P 1+2 N/A
Journal
Reflective 50%
Oral test 50%
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Module Descriptors
Business Modules
Principles of
Management
The module will build a knowledge base of management and
address areas such as the: history of management;
organisational goals and objectives; environmental scanning;
strategy formulation and implementation; organisational
culture; managing change, negotiation; theories and models of
leadership; measuring and controlling management
performance.
International Trade and
Globalisation
Using the base of the first year economics course, the theories
of international trade and the systems and institutions which
relate to it are analysed. The current situation of international
trade is examined. Exchange rate theory and systems and the
related institutions are also analysed, as is the role of
international capital flows. A historical context is developed
within which the effects on developed and developing
economies of the changing trade and international financial
environment is examined. The role of multinational
corporations (MNCs) in the global economy is reviewed. The
effect of globalization on the environment is considered. The
consequences and controversies relating to globalization are
analysed. International Corporate
Finance
To provide an introduction to the theory and practice of
international corporate finance.
Consumer Behaviour
This module provides an introduction to the academic
discipline of consumer behaviour. The module will enable
students to develop a critical understanding of both historical
and contemporary issues in the fields of consumption,
consumer research and consumer culture. The emphasis is on
gaining an insight into a number of specific areas as outlined in
the module content. The module will provide a reflective,
comparative and critical approach to consumption behaviour
and the role played by marketing processes in relation to it. The
module will promote self-directed learning through individual
assignments while also fostering group-directed learning
through a team-based case study.
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Introduction to
Logistics and Supply
Chain
Logistics can be defined as getting the right product, at the
right price, to the right place, in the right quantity, in the right
condition, to the right customer at the right time. The changing
nature of markets and the globalisation of business has
sharpened the focus on the need for better logistics capabilities
and supply chain management. Supply chains need to be
developed which can deliver the required levels of service at
minimum cost. Logistics and supply chain management deals
with managing the flow of goods from a business firm's
suppliers, through its facilities, and on to its customers. It is of
critical importance in establishing a competitive advantage.
Proper performance of the logistics functions can contribute to
both lower costs and enhanced customer service. While
transportation is the heart of logistics, inventory management,
warehousing, order processing, materials handling, packaging,
plant and warehouse location, and customer service are also
important logistics activities.
This course examines all aspects of logistics, including some of
the techniques and strategies for planning, organising and
managing the overall logistics process including the functional
areas of forecasting, inventory management and customer
service.
Language modules
Chinese Language
Levels 5 & 6
This module introduces students to lower intermediate-
level spoken communicative Chinese. Instruction Material
is provided in character-based material with glosses in
pinyin.
Chinese Language
Levels 7 & 8
This module introduces students to lower-intermediate
Chinese with increasing focus on the writing system –
both simplified and traditional – (emphasis on simplified).
Chinese Language
Level 9P
This module prepares students for spending their third
year in a Chinese speaking country (China or Taiwan)
Chinese Cultural
Studies 3: Geography
and Economy
This module introduces students to Chinese Economic and
geographical contexts with an emphasis the contemporary
situation and recent Chinese economic history
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SECTION 3 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
General Questions
IMPORTANT: The following notes are not intended to represent a definitive
interpretation of the Institute's regulations. In every case students should read the full
regulations, especially DIT's General Assessment Regulations
(http://www.dit.ie/qualityassuranceandacademicprogrammerecords/student-assessment-regulations/ )
1. Who sets and marks the examinations?
The examination for each module is normally set and marked by the lecturer who teaches it. Where there
are two or more lecturers for a module, the paper is jointly set and corrected by both lecturers.
Exam scripts are anonymous.
2. How many subjects are there on the programme?
Advanced Streams (French, German, Spanish) – 4 Business modules, 3 Major Language modules, (2
major language core modules plus an option to be chosen from either Cultural module or minor
language).
Beginners Intensive Streams (German, Spanish, Italian) – 4 Business modules and 3 Language modules.
3. Can I repeat any failed modules?
Any courses you fail can be repeated in the supplemental exams at the end of August /beginning of
September. You may compensate up to 15 ECTS provided all marks for those 15 ECTS are
between 35% and 39%.
You have a maximum of four attempts in total to pass a module. Firstly there are repeat examinations
(called "Supplemental" Exams, starting at the end of August) where failed modules can be taken
again. Modules still not passed can be repeated at the following sitting and finally the following
autumn. Please read the General Assessment Regulations carefully on this point
It is important to strive towards passing all subjects at the first attempt, as students who repeat a
module in the Supplemental Examinations will only be awarded a maximum mark of
40% for a module passed at a second or subsequent sitting. Individual student results are
issued in a transcript of results. This is an official document frequently sought by employers to
establish your academic record.
4. Do I simply have to pass each module to progress to the next year of the programme?
Students can progress to subsequent years of the programme by simply achieving 40% in each module.
However, it is very unwise to simply seek to achieve 40%. The classification of your degree is
largely determined by what you learn in each year. The opportunity to progress to higher level
courses is determined by your results. Even if you choose not to continue with further study,
potential employers seek out students who have a track record of good marks throughout their
programme.
5. Can I move on to the next year of the programme carrying failed modules and repeat them
subsequently?
Students can only proceed to the next year of the programme if they have passed all modules. In
addition to the sessional exams, you have an opportunity to repeat modules at the supplemental
sittings at the end of the summer. You will not be allowed to progress to Year 3 if you have
failed a module.
6. What exactly is the examination board?
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This is a formal meeting of all examiners on a programme, held after the papers have been marked. At
the examination board each candidate's marks are reviewed and recorded. A decision is made as to
whether a student should pass, pass by compensation or repeat.
7. What is a Degree Classification in DIT?
The award of a Degree with Honours may be made with the classifications of First Class Honours,
Second Class Honours or Pass as set out in the table below.
Average Mark Band Nature of
Achievement
Classification
+ 70% Excellent Performance First Class Honours
60% - 69% Very Good Performance Second Class Honours,
Upper Division
50% - 59% Good Performance Second Class Honours
Lower Division
40% - 49% Satisfactory Performance Pass
8. How do I get my examination results?
You receive an email in your DIT email student account once results are released. You are then able to
access your results on EGB. For further details, please check
http://modularisation.dit.ie/studentinfo.htm
9. What happens if I am unable to take an exam due to illness or other unforeseen
circumstances?
You should read chapter 13 section 1of the General Assessments Regualtions Relevant forms (e.g.
Personal Circumstances forms, Deferral forms) can also be downloaded from the same link. PC1
Forms must include professional documentary evidence (e.g. medical certificate in case of illness)
10. Are continuous assessments compulsory?
Continuous Assessments are compulsory. A module is evaluated through a combination of continuous
assessment(s) and / or an examination. The final mark for a module is an aggregate of the various
assessment marks. Failure to submit or sit any assessment component of a module results in
marks lost for that module.
11. What happens if I am late submitting material for continuous assessments?
Materials for assessment may be subject to a penalty or may not be accepted, unless you have a valid and
documented case.
12. Do I have to attend all lectures?
It is compulsory to attend lectures and take part in any coursework required by lecturers. The
correlation between attendance and passing exams is well documented. This is
particularly true for languages as the learning is cumulative. Constant engagement with
the material in class and homework is essential to make progress and gain competence in
the language. Attendance is monitored in all language classes. If there are serious issues
affecting your attendance, please contact your year coordinator.
13. What is the Year Coordinator’s role?
If you have a problem with a module, you should in the first instance discuss the matter directly with the
lecturer concerned. If this does not solve the problem, you should approach the Year Co-ordinator.
There are also student representatives on the Programme Committee who can be approached for
advice. The year coordinator can also give you advice on a range of other issues you may
experience during the year.
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14. What is the role of the Head of School?
The Head of the School of Languages, Law and Social Sciences (Dr Kevin Lalor) has overall
responsibility for the programme. Dr Christopher Dixon is the Head of Languages and Dr Anthony
Buckley, Head of Department of International Business, has responsibility for the business side of the
programme. The Head of Department of International Business and Ms Odette Gabaudan, School of
Languages, Law and Social Sciences are joint chairs of the International Business and Languages
Programme Committee.
15. Can students contact lecturers or talk to them outside of lecture time?
Students are encouraged to approach their lecturer about any concerns they may have during the course
of the programme. Lecturers’ contact details are available on the DIT website.
16. Who can I talk to about personal problems?
Student counsellors are available for problems of a personal nature. This service is free of charge.
17. Recognition of Prior Learning
Where possible RPL processes have been incorporated into the programme’s normal selection
and recognition systems, and candidates and exemption applications will be considered
on an individual basis. Qualifications obtained more than five years before consideration
for exemption are not eligible for exemption. Exemptions cannot be applied to the Year
Abroad. Exemptions cannot weigh for more than 15 ECTS credits. Modules from which
a student has been exempted are excluded from awards classification.
18. How can I provide feedback on modules or on the programme?
The students’ year representatives are invited to the committee and/or team meetings
convened by the programme chair. The programme committee meets regularly to discuss
the delivery of the programme, to evaluate progress, implement changes, deal with
current issues pertaining to the programme and issues of quality assurance. Students
should raise issues they would like to be addressed by the programme committee and/or
team through their year representative. Each year, the programme is evaluated for
quality assurance purposes. Students’ views play an important part in this evaluation,
and you are asked to take time to complete the Q6a forms offered to you by your lecturer
at the end of a module or available for download from:
http://www.dit.ie/qualityassuranceandacademicprogrammerecords/forms/
Examinations
1. Examination Results
See question 9
2. Appeal Procedure
Should you wish to have a re-check or re-mark of your paper, please read chapter 14 of the
General Assessments Regulations. If you feel you have grounds for appeal, details on the process
and forms are available on the same link
3. Repeat Examinations
If you fail any modules, you must repeat those modules at the next available sitting. You only
have to repeat the courses which you fail. Supplemental examinations take place at the end of
August / beginning of September. A registration form for the supplemental examinations will be
posted with your examination results in early July. There is a registration fee for supplemental
examinations. More info on http://www.dit.ie/studentservices/registration/moduleselection/
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4. Results of Supplemental Examinations
These are normally published in the third week of September. The results are available on EGB.
Plagiarism
PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR IBL LANGUAGE MODULES
In accordance with DIT Plagiarism statement which expressly forbids all forms of plagiarism, it
is the policy of the School of Languages to refuse work which is plagiarised.
In simple words: plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of someone else’s work. That ‘work’
may be a published book or article, information downloaded from the Internet, or the work of
another student. Plagiarism can take various forms: copying, paraphrasing (summarising in
one’s own words a passage of someone else’s work), or adopting someone else’s detailed line of
argument, without acknowledging the source.
Plagiarism is a form of ‘unfair practice’ (see General Assessment Regulations, Chap.11), and a
student found guilty by the Panel of Investigation may face serious penalties.
In written essays, projects or presentations students should:
- append a bibliography listing all sources used;
- place any portions of text directly quoted between quotation-marks;
- identify and correctly reference the source of ideas and arguments presented;
In written essays, projects or presentations students should not:
- submit language assessments corrected by a native speaker, as work so corrected and
re-written may not in the end be one’s own, and is therefore a form of plagiarism1;
- resort to translation engines under any circumstances2.
Format of oral examinations
- Students should note that neither reading from notes nor the unbroken presentation of
material evidently learned off by heart will be acceptable.
The examiners may therefore ask the examinee to leave any notes aside, to cover the
same point(s) again or to discuss points further without reference to such notes.
All students must be prepared to take questions from the examiners during their
presentation and demonstrate that they are able to cope with such interruptions. These
are designed to give students a chance to show that they fully understand what they are
presenting and are able to discuss it in a meaningful two-way exchange, such as would
occur in a real life situation. Accordingly, delivery and active participation on the part of
the examinee are just as much under assessment in oral examinations as are content and
linguistic accuracy, and these elements are not to be understood as separate from each
other.
1 Tuition in the School of Languages is designed to help you learn the language; Native-speaker competence is not expected of
language students.
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For an information leaflet in relation to what Plagiarism is and how to avoid it, please
check http://www.dit.ie/media/library/documents/researchersandplagiarism.pdf or the
information leaflet in Appendix 1 of the General Assessment Regulations (see link below).
In the same document (chapter 11 and Appendix 1), you will find the procedure for
suspected cases of plagiarism and other breaches of DIT’s regulations.
http://www.dit.ie/qualityassuranceandacademicprogrammerecords/student-assessment-
regulations/general/