Outline

Overview

This unit is available to outstanding students completing the Master of Commerce, Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management,and Master of Professional Accounting program. It involves a professional placement with a business, government, or non-government organisation. It includes preparatory coursework in reflective, professional practice and report writing. Assessment includes a reflective journal and professional report and presentation based on the internship placement. Permission is required to enrol in this unit. Further information and application process is outlined at http://sydney.edu.au/business/study/opportunities/industry_placement_program

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BUSS6500
Academic unit	Work Integrated Learning Hub
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	ECOF6500
Prerequisites ?	Completion of at least 48 credit points with a minimum credit average (60%)
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Sanjeev Dheer, sanjeev.dheer@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Performance objectives Written task	0%	Week 02 Due date: 02 Mar 2020 at 17:00 Closing date: 28 Jun 2020	750 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Digital presentation Digital presentation	30%	Week 08 Due date: 24 Apr 2020 at 17:00 Closing date: 28 Jun 2020	5 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Report 1 Report	35%	Week 11 Due date: 15 May 2020 at 17:00 Closing date: 28 Jun 2020	900 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Report 2 Report	35%	Week 13 Due date: 29 May 2020 at 17:00 Closing date: 19 Jun 2020	900 words
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

Performance objectives: Your performance objectives are intended to help you identify clear goals for your internship that can be assessed both by you and your supervisor at the end of your placement. You will develop a draft contract to take to your placement supervisor in the first week of your placement. Once signed off by your placement supervisor, you will need to upload the final, signed PDF version to Canvas. You must also complete and submit a WHS checklist. This assessment is listed as a HURDLE TASK which means you must complete the assessment in order to pass the unit. Students who fail to complete this assessment, even when their aggregate mark for the entire unit of study is above 50%, will be given a Fail grade for this unit. As a result, a student's academic transcript will show a Fail grade and the actual mark achieved if the final mark of the unit is between 0-49 and a Fail grade and a capped moderated mark of 49 for all other final marks.
Presentation: You will deliver a digital presentation describing a situation, problem, or dilemma you encountered in your workplace experience, and the strategies you used to resolve that situation.
Report 1: A critical reflection focussing on your placement experience till date. In this report, you will critically analyse and discuss any insights you have gained. Identify at least two (2) events/issues that caused you to change your perspective. You will also reflect and analyse the difference between your initial performance objectives and the actual experience till week 11.
Report 2: A critical analysis and discussion that should evidence the new and improved knowledge (the journey from the start of your placement till completing); various techniques to fulfil tasks that are relevant to your desired career path; ability to communicate in professional setting and identify future trends in employability; evidence how you created a deeper understanding through your journey from theory to practice.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Pre-semester	This is compulsory pre-placement workshop that will be held on 25th February, 2020 (Tuesday). Further details will be published on Canvas.	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 01	Placement	Placement (26 hr)
Week 02	Placement	Placement (26 hr)
Week 03	Placement	Placement (26 hr)
Week 04	Placement	Placement (26 hr)
Week 05	Placement	Placement (26 hr)
Week 06	Placement	Placement (26 hr)
Week 07	Placement	Placement (26 hr)
Week 08	Mid-session catch-up on 22nd April, 2020 (Wednesday). The attendance is compulsory. Further information will be posted on Canvas.	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 09	Placement	Placement (4 hr)
Week 10	Placement	Placement (5 hr)
Week 11	Placement	Placement (3 hr)
Week 12	Debrief workshop on 25th May, 2020 (Monday). The attendance is compulsory. Further details will be published on Canvas	Workshop (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

It is compulsory to attend and participate in all sessions (pre-placement, mid-semester and debrief sessions).

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Bain, J.D., Ballantyne, R., Mills, C. and Lester, N.C. (2002) Reflecting on practice: Student teachers' perspectives, Post Pressed: Flaxton, Qld
Hawkins, P. and Winter, J. (1995). Skills for Graduates in the 21st Century. Cambridge: Association of Graduate Recruiters.

All readings for this unit can be accessed through Library eReserve and resources, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. apply and illustrate the knowledge and skills developed in business studies within a specific organisational setting
LO2. demonstrate contextually relevant written and oral communication skills
LO3. identify, research, analyse and evaluate issues facing modern organisations operating in the business environment, and apply appropriate models, and propose practicable recommendations
LO4. identify and appraise ethical issues in relation to business, government and society, and develop the capacity to deal with and reflect upon these issues in working life.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

As per the students feedback from the prior semesters, the final assessment was heavily weighted. This feedback has been taken into consideration and the final assessment is now split into two assessment with different themes. The scaffolding of a variety of assessments throughout the placement that are now appropriately weighted.The submission dates are also different for the convenience of students.

Additional information

More information on teacher-student consultation can be found on Canvas.

Business School Policies

Work, health and safety

All students must complete WHS checklist as it is mandatory to complete this unit. The WHS template will be made available on Canvas.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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BUSS6500: Industry Placement

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect