BEW3100 - Work placement program

Offered

Gippsland First semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland Summer semester B 2007 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia Summer semester B 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Students will undertake approved projects for an employer, which will contribute to the organisation and facilitate the development of work place skills and application of knowledge to a practical situation.

Objectives

On the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to practical work situations;
• Use word processing and other software packages as appropriate to the work situation;
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with subordinates, peers, and superiors both verbally and in writing;
• Work effectively as part of a team;
• Participate in team discussions;
• Write effective internal reports for management;
• Present issues and findings to subordinates, peers and superiors using appropriate software;
• Undertake applied research projects in the areas of Accounting, Economics, Management, Marketing, or any area of Business.

Assessment

Employer assessment: 30%
Work placement report (7000 words): 70%

Contact hours

No class contact

Prerequisites

Enrolment in this unit is not available via WES. Course Director approval is required prior to enrolment and approval will be dependant upon completion of 96 credit points (including appropriate units for the area of work placement) with an overall average of 65% for all units undertaken.