| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Industry Based Learning Project |
| Unit ID: | BUGEN3750 |
| Credit Points: | 30.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (At least 240 credit points from ANY subject-area at any level) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 080399 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This course provides students with an opportunity to undertake work experience in an organisational environment broadly related to their field of academic study. Students will undertake approved projects for an employer, which will contribute to the overall goals of the organisation. The course will require students to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge to practical workplace situations as well as develop self-awareness, personal and professional competencies necessary for a high level of employability. The course enables students to apply their academic knowledge in a workplace context, and to reflect and report on the experience, thus increasing their level of career readiness. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| Student is undertaking work experience in industry where learning and performance is not directed by the provider, but support is received from the provider. Fees (provider may charge a student contribution amount or tuition fee). |
| Placement Component: | Yes - days |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Evaluate applied research projects in the areas of management, marketing or any area of business. |
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| K2. | Evaluate the nature of management processes used in development of strategy. |
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| K3. | Analyse how the external environment and competitive forces shape strategic responses and develop a knowledge of systematic interaction in organisations. |
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| K4. | Appraise the practical application of business policy models with the view to gaining further knowledge in the areas of strategy and organisation. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Develop research and analytical skills to form recommendations for change across an organisation |
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| S2. | Develop the ability to think logically, strategically and look ‘beyond the obvious’ and develop a multifunctional and multidisciplinary perspective |
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| S3. | Present findings of practical solutions to organisational management teams by combining business models and organisational dynamics |
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| S4. | Reflect on and evaluate the learning experience. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to practical work situations. |
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| A2. | Develop, apply and implement strategic and organisational change theories and concepts to current issues in an organisation from an ethical, socially responsible and international perspective. |
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| A3. | Independently identify a diverse range of strategic organisational issues, across multiple industries from a global perspective, using appropriate strategic and organisational change theories. |
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| Unit Content: |
This is a practice based course. Students will be required to work with a client organisation on a project or projects for a period of 26 weeks. This period will involve the student in: • A practical project of strategic or organisational significance • An assessment of the internal and external environment of the organisation and the impact that has on strategy, business development and organisational dynamics • A reflection on their learning process and the role of theory and practice in business and management. Students will be expected to prepare a learning agreement between themselves and a nominated supervisor in the host organisation as well as an academic supervisor. The agreement will set out the type and nature of activities and/or project(s) to be undertaken as well as the learning objectives of the student. An individual oral presentation will also be made by each student participating. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4 A1, A2, A3 | Students participating in planning and processes required for the industry placement. | First Report/Journal | 20-40% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4 S1, S2, S3, S4 A1, A2, A3 | Students’ critical reflection on their industry placement, including issues, highlights and theories applied. | Final Report/Journal | 30-50% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K4 S1, S2, S3, S4 A1, A2, A3 | Students’ critical reflection on their industry placement, including issues, highlights and theories applied. | Individual Presentation | 20%- 40% |
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