BUSN3500
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course requires students to integrate real world skills and practical experience in an international context with theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during their program. Students will undertake an international career ready placement or similar community learning of 140 hours. This is achieved through integrating real world skills and experience with work-integrated, experiential learning supported by appropriate readings and career guidance. Students will undertake their career ready placement in a broad spectrum of international work environments including businesses, community/voluntary organisations and industry associations. Application for the course must occur a minimum of 2 months prior to the commencement of the term of offering. On commencing this course but before starting the placement students will need to complete an induction and a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Full information on this compulsory component will be provided in the course outline. Admission to this course is based on merit and the number of places available may be restricted. Students should enquire through the Course Coordinator or Program Convenor.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Winter - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Construct a career plan, incorporating their academic program and work interests
2. Develop experience in work integrated community / service learning / leadership;
3. Demonstrate skills required for the workplace, including communication and teamwork;
4. Reflect on, and practically apply what has been learnt theoretically within their program; and
5. Recognise the array of skills required and opportunities available within their chosen career.
Content
Prospective students will be required to present to the Course Coordinator a minimum of 2 months prior to the commencement of the term of offering:
Either, formal evidence of prospective acceptance into an international WIL placement organised by an international placement organisation recognised by the School, or:
- an up-to-date CV;
- a final draft of the letter of application to the host organisation;
- contact details of the workplace supervisor at the host organisation;
- a Program of Activity Agreement signed by the student and workplace supervisor, which will also be signed by the Course Coordinator and is to be resubmitted by the student with their final report.
During the teaching term and before commencing the placement students must attend a short lecture series to cover course requirements, assessment processes, career development and planning, and workplace issues including professional standards of conduct, Equity and Diversity and WHS requirements.
Assumed knowledge
Successful completion of at least 120 units of study.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Field Modules
Presentation: Final Report and Presentation
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- Career Planning Document - Document developed by student and supervisor with regard to placement objectives.
Contact hours
Winter - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 30 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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