BEX5012 - Industry based learning project - 2017

This unit is designed to provide students with the opportunity to put theory into practice in a business environment.

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. develop a deeper understanding of the difference between theory and practice
2. apply theory and ethical values to practice in a supervised environment
3. evaluate personal learning and personal development in a complex business environment
4. apply research skills and provide innovative solutions to complex business problems
5. communicate effectively and perceptively in a business environment.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average six/eight hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Associate Professor Paul Collier (MBA)

Dr Ian Walker (all other teaching periods)

The contact hours will be spent engaged in supervised industry-based learning activities as part of their placement. This includes time required to attend regular meetings on campus with their academic supervisor.

Unit coordinator permission required.

Students must be enrolled in a Master's program to undertake this unit.