6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Offered
- First semester 2019 (Off-campus Day)
- Second semester 2019 (Off-campus Day)
- Summer semester A 2019 (On-campus)
- Summer semester B 2019 (Off-campus Day)
- Winter semester 2019 (On-campus)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. More information on this unit is available herehere (https://www.monash.edu/business/student-experience/career-development/industry-experience/work-integrated-learning/graduate-industry-experience). Applications must be submitted via this linklink (https://www.monash.edu/business/student-experience/career-development/industry-experience/work-integrated-learning/application-and-approval-process).
Synopsis
This is an experiential learning unit which requires students to undertake a placement in an organisation and to satisfy a series of academic requirements which seek to enhance their learning experience while undertaking this placement.
Students fulfill the requirements of the placement organisation with the aim of providing exposure to the skills relevant to their area of business, along with providing increased insight into the organisation's activities. Throughout their placement students also need to satisfy a series of academic requirements which seek to enhance their learning experience.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- enable students to undertake, and reflect upon, an industry placement relevant to their degree program
- evaluate self-learning and personal development in an organisational environment
- undertake day-to-day organisational activities
- where possible analyse problems and prepare and present innovative solutions
- compare and contrast theory and practice.
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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