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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit students complete a work-based project designed to enhance organisational capability within a public, private or non-profit organisation under academic and industry supervision. The aim of the unit is to assist students in developing a practical appreciation of their field of study through integrating the material covered in the discipline course and applying their knowledge and skills to unstructured, authentic problems in work settings. To accomplish this aim, students complete a specific discipline based project over the entire semester on a topic negotiated between the student, academic supervisor and the industry supervisor(s) within the host organisation. The project must focus on the demonstration of selected competencies as relevant to the student's particular management discipline (management, marketing, project management, human resource management). Host organisations will be secured through relevant ECU staff, and/or the Unit Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Students will not be paid for the work they undertake. Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY and enrolment into the course will not guarantee a place. Students are required to submit a current Resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview. Students must also have a minimum course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 for their application to be considered. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit.
Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students must complete at least 100 hours either in an approved work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation or within their own study environment working on their specific discipline-relevant project. Students will be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work placement, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students will also be required to attend a minimum of two additional on-campus sessions during semester for debriefing and feedback purposes. In between these sessions, students will work independently to undertake their project and will be expected to communicate regularly and consult with the Unit Coordinator, in face to face meetings or by phone or through the unit's Blackboard site. Through undertaking their project, students will be expected to effectively perform and meet the needs of their assigned organisation, as well as complete the units assessment requirements. Students are expected to work autonomously, show initiative and generate ideas relating to their assigned tasks in the workplace. Host supervisors and the unit coordinator will liaise on student progress towards achieving learning outcomes during the project period.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Project Proposal | 25% |
| Report | Project Report | 60% |
| Reflective Practice | Project Experience Learning Journal | 15% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit students complete a work-based project designed to enhance organisational capability within a public, private or non-profit organisation under academic and industry supervision. The aim of the unit is to assist students in developing a practical appreciation of their field of study through integrating the material covered in the discipline course and applying their knowledge and skills to unstructured, authentic problems in work settings. To accomplish this aim, students complete a specific discipline based project over the entire semester on a topic negotiated between the student, academic supervisor and the industry supervisor(s) within the host organisation. The project must focus on the demonstration of selected competencies as relevant to the student's particular management discipline (management, marketing, project management, human resource management). Host organisations will be secured through relevant ECU staff, and/or the Unit Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Students will not be paid for the work they undertake. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit.
Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students must complete at least 100 hours either in an approved work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation or within their own study environment working on their specific discipline-relevant project. Students will be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work placement, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students will also be required to attend a minimum of two additional on-campus sessions during semester for debriefing and feedback purposes. In between these sessions, students will work independently to undertake their project and will be expected to communicate regularly and consult with the Unit Coordinator, in face to face meetings or by phone or through the unit's Blackboard site. Through undertaking their project, students will be expected to effectively perform and meet the needs of their assigned organisation, as well as complete the units assessment requirements. Students are expected to work autonomously, show initiative and generate ideas relating to their assigned tasks in the workplace. Host supervisors and the unit coordinator will liaise on student progress towards achieving learning outcomes during the project period.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Project Proposal | 25% |
| Report | Project Report | 60% |
| Reflective Practice | Project Experience Learning Journal | 15% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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