Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Management Practicum

• Unit Code

  BUS6900

• Year

  2022

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Hairong SHAN

Description

The unit requires students to work for between 100 and 150 hours on pre-defined learning outcomes at an advanced level in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. This will enable students to develop a broad range of work-related skills that will enhance their graduate capabilities. Students will also be required to take significant responsibility for their own learning outcomes. 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. Host organisations will be secured by the School of Business and Law WIL team, or can be organised by the students themselves. Any opportunities secured by students will be vetted to ensure they provide a suitable learning experience. Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY and entry requires students to participate in a recruitment and selection process. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit may run in Summer session. Students enrolled in summer session may be required to source their own work placement opportunity.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed 120 credit points

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply advanced discipline based skills, knowledge, practices and behaviours in the context of a professional environment.
2. Illustrate evidence of ethical behaviour and appropriate conduct in a professional environment.
3. Produce a coherent portfolio which demonstrates achievements in professional practice.
4. Critically reflect on current capability and identify future professional development needs.

Unit Content

1. Completion of between 100 and 150 hours working in a discipline-relevant program of work in an approved work environment.
2. Professional conduct in the workplace.
3. Interacting, collaborating and networking with professionals in an Australian work environment.
4. Demonstrate advanced application of disciplinary knowledge and non-technical skills in a professional work environment.
5. Self-assessment and critical reflection of performance and contribution to the professional work environment.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

WIL - Internship, Clinical or Professional placement (off-campus)

Students will undertake, and be assessed on, authentic activities through engagement with industry and community partners.

Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional separate from an ECU campus or location.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students must complete between 100 and 150 hours in an approved work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation. This work will occur in a workplace, or wherever appropriate to fulfil the needs of the program of work. Students will be required to participate in an online or on-campus induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work placement, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and may be required to participate in face- to-face, online or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer during the semester. Students will be expected to effectively perform in the workplace to meet the needs of the 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 placement period.

Assessment

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 School Progression Panel.