INDUSTRY PLACEMENT (4 SCU)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course students will be able to: Apply knowledge, skills and competencies attained in Newcastle Business School programs in a workplace environment; Demonstrate acquisition of new skills and knowledge to improve employability; Demonstrate development of professional networks for future career development; Engage in reflective practices during a work placement to improve personal and business outcomes; Appreciate and apply professional behaviour and ethical practices; Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for own learning and professional development.

Topics:

This course requires students to undertake 100 hours of supervised work placement with a host organisation. Students will also attend three compulsory seminars: delivered at the start (Week 1, and if required, Week 2), mid-point (Week7) and end (Week 13) of the semester.

Seminar 1 will deliver instruction on professional preparation, reflective practice, and how to apply relevant knowledge and skills to the workplace environment. Students will conduct a professional skills audit (submitted as Assessment 1) after Seminar 1.

Seminar 2 will focus on career development planning and reporting, and in conjunction with this seminar students will submit a placement progress report (Assessment 2).

The final seminar (Seminar 3) will be a presentation workshop, where students will present an evaluation of their placement to an audience of peers and industry stakeholders (Assessment 3). Submission of a career development portfolio completes the assessment requirements for this course.

Students will informally meet with the Course Coordinator/Placement Officer as required.

Pre-requisite(s): None