Postgraduate - UnitAPG5718 - Industry Internship

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12 points, SCA Band 3, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	National Centre For Australian Studies
Monash Passport category	Internship (Act Program)
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2014 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Jeff Jarvis; Dr Vicki Peel

Notes

Previously coded ATM5100

Synopsis

The special industry based research project offers students an opportunity to undertake an extended supervised research project in tourism associated with an industry partner. Prior to the start of semester students are responsible for identifying and contacting a suitable industry partner and arranging the placement as well as seeking approval from the course co-ordinator. Students then formulate their research topic in consultation with their appointed supervisor and the industry partner. Students should work with the industry partner over a four to five week period. Students are not permitted to undertake the project in their usual place of work.

Outcomes

To develop students' skills to undertake a critical analysis of a project or firm associated with the tourism industry.
To develop students' capacity to underdertake an independent research project.
To develop practical work skills in an industry environment.
To develop an understanding of the key concepts of management and how it applies to the tourism industry.

Assessment

Written work: 100% (9000 words)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Jeff Jarvis

Prerequisites

High Credit average in APG4389, APG4709, APG4710 and permission from course co-ordinator