BUS3002 Work Integrated Learning
SUBJECT INFORMATION |
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SUBJECT CODE BUS3002 |
SUBJECT CREDITS 5 |
SUBJECT OWNER AIHE Business School |
SUBJECT LEVEL Undergraduate |
TOTAL COURSE CREDIT POINTS 120 |
OFFERED EXTERNALLY Yes |
CORE SUBJECT Yes
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EFTSL* 0.125 * Equivalent Full time Study Load
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NOTE This offering may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the time table for further details.
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Subject Description
This subject provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their course to an authentic workplace experience. Students will undertake a 120 hour professional work placement and conduct a project or take part in a simulation exercise that allows them to ascertain their level of preparedness for a professional career. Prior to the experience component, students will conduct research and prepare a report on the relevant firm and industry sector. Students will be required to reflect on their experience and identify their strengths and weakness and articulate a plan to address their shortcomings. While work experience is a component of the placement, considerable emphasis will be on the development of workplace knowledge and employability skills such as communication and coordination skills.Textbook(s)
There are no prescribed textbooks for this subject but student will receive reading materials and links to online resources through the student LMS.Students will use the Library resources to conduct research for the first assignment. The required resources will vary depending on the type of WIL undertaken.
Teaching Method
Semester Study Period: 3 hour Face-to-face sessions x 12 weeks + 2 hours self study/ assessment x 2 weeks plus personal study hours Winter or Summer School: 7 hours Face-to-face sessions x 5 weeks plus personal study hoursPrerequisite(s)
- BUS2002 Understanding Contemporary Organisations
- BUS2003 Managing Across Cultures
Assessment
Task |
Length |
Duration |
Weighting |
Business and Industry Research Project (Individual assessment) |
30% |
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Individual reflective journal |
30% |
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Post Industry Placement/Project Presentation (Individual assessment) |
40% |
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WIL experience |
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