Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

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

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to practical work situations
• communicate effectively and appropriately with peers and superiors both verbally and in writing
• work effectively as part of a team
• undertake applied research projects in the areas of Accounting, Economics, Management, Marketing, or any area of Business.

Assessment

Employer assessment: 30%, Work placement / Project report: 70%.

Contact hours

To be negotiated with the campus coordinator. Some projects will be conducted in an industry and therefore do not require class contact, while other projects may be conducted on-campus under the coordination of the unit coordinator.

Prerequisites

Enrolment in this unit is not available via WES. Course director approval is required prior to enrolment and approval will be dependent 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.