Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit offers students the opportunity to apply and consolidate the knowledge and professional skills they have acquired through the course within the practical context of an international development-related organisation. It requires independent learning and research by the student while fostering practical knowledge and skills related to the student's Area of Concentration. Students undertake an internship-based client project with an international development-related organisation. In the internship, research and analytical work of direct benefit to the host organisation will be carried out and reported on. The internship will not be undertaken in the student's usual workplace.

Objectives

Upon successfully completing this unit, students will:

1. Have acquired specialised skills in a particular area of international development and environmental analysis;
2. Have completed relevant research and/or job study that demonstrates their contribution to the field of international development and environmental sustainability in their chosen area of concentration.

Assessment

Internship journal (1000 words): 10%
Report (8000 words): 80%
Presentation: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Craig Thorburn

Contact hours

No formal lectures or seminars

Prerequisites

Completion of 18 points of core units and/or permission of course coordinator. Distinction average in core and elective units or permission of course coordinator

Prohibitions

ENV533E, GYM5460 and GYM5470