Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Business Internship I

• Unit Code

  FBL3400

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  4

• Credit Points

  30

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Stephanie Agnes MEEK

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Description

In this unit, students will undertake an internship with a public, private or not-for-profit organisation which is relevant to their academic studies. This will enable students to develop a broad range of work-related skills, knowledge and contacts which will enhance their graduate capabilities and career goals. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours of work with a host organisation. The timing and terms of the internship are flexible and may be negotiated between the student, Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and host organisation. The internship will be based on an approved program of work which comprises a number of preset learning objectives. Internships and partners will be secured through the Work Placement Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis. Internships can be completed in all majors or discipline areas as well as general business opportunities Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY. Students are required to apply prior to the start of semester. They will need to submit a Resume/CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria relevant to their selected internship, and attend an interview. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered for this unit.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed a minimum of 180 credit points

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Produce a portfolio which demonstrates professional capabilities and achievements.
2. Evaluate current non-technical capabilities in the professional environment.
3. Demonstrate professional conduct and ethical behaviour in a work setting.
4. Apply disciplinary knowledge to a relevant program of work in the professional work environment.

Unit Content

1. Skills and capabilities required to succeed in chosen profession.
2. Presentation of outcomes achieved from applying disciplinary knowledge using skills portfolios.
3. Collaboration skills and networking for effective business relationships.
4. Professional conduct and ethical behaviour in the workplace.
5. Completion of at least 300 hours, over a minimum of eight weeks, of work placement in an approved, professional work environment.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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 a minimum of 300 hours of work with a host organisation. This is typically structured as eight weeks work on a full-time basis (37.5 hours) but working arrangements may vary on an individual basis. Students will be required to participate in an on-campus or online induction on the requirements and procedures for completing an Internship, including documentation and risk management compliance. Student learning will be directed by the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and there will be ongoing liaison between the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and student to ensure effective performance in the pre-determined program of work and achievement of learning outcomes during the Internship period. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and may be required to participate in face-to-face or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer. Students are expected to generate ideas relating to their program of work by liaising with both the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer and Workplace Supervisor on strategies for meeting expected outcomes and generating evidence of effective performance.

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 Board of Examiners.

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