Outline

Overview

This unit will allow students to undertake a professional placement with a business, government, non-government or media organisation in the USA. It will include preparatory coursework in reflective, professional practice and concurrent coursework on projects with research, and other professional skills. Further information and application process is outlined at http://sydney.edu.au/business/study/opportunities/industry_placement_program.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Work Integrated Learning Hub
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	Completion of at least 24 credit points (including BUSS1000 or BUSS1001) with a minimum WAM of 60
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	BUSS2500 or BUSS2501
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Steven Hitchcock, steven.hitchcock@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 30 January 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Out-of-class quiz	Pre-placement Canvas Module Completion of self-paced module on placements.	0%	Week -02 Due date: 04 Jan 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 11 Jan 2026	2 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Pre-placement workshop Pre-placement and pre-departure orientation.	0%	Week -05	3 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Conversation	Commencement One-on-one Start-of-placement discussion, planning, and development session with unit of study coordinator.	0%	Week 01	1 hour	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Conversation	Entry interview recording A recording of an entry interview/meeting with host organisation supervisor	0%	Week 01 Due date: 18 Jan 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 25 Jan 2026	30 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Conversation	Mid-placement one-on-one Start-of-placement discussion, planning, and development session with unit of study coordinator.	0%	Week 04	30 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Conversation	Exit interview recording A recording of an exit interview/meeting with host organisation supervisor.	0%	Week 06 Due date: 22 Feb 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 01 Mar 2026	30 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Out-of-class quiz	Post-placement Canvas Module Completion of self-paced module on placements.	0%	Week 08 Due date: 08 Mar 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 15 Mar 2026	1 hour	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Post-placement workshop Post-placement and post-experience reflection and debriefing.	0%	Week 08	2 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
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Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Pre-placement workshop: This three-hour session includes important onboarding information for all students.
Pre-placement canvas module: This self-paced learning module on Canvas covers important program details and assist students in their onboarding processes.
Commencement one-on-one: Students are invited to take part in either a one-on-one or small group meeting with the Unit of Study Coordinator. Each meeting will follow a similar strcuture, but serve to support each student's unique learning journey.
Mid-placement one-on-one: Students are invited to take part in either a one-on-one or small group meeting with the Unit of Study Coordinator. Each meeting will follow a similar strcuture, but serve to support each student's unique learning journey.
Post-placement workshop: This three-hour session includes important debriefing and reflective exercises.
Post-placement canvas module: This self-paced learning module on Canvas supports students in their offboarding processes and covers important wrap-up tasks.
Entry interview recording: This activity requires students to schedule and undertake a semi-structured one-on-one with their supervisor in order to establish goals, discuss their learning journey, and discuss organisational socialisation processes.
Exit interview recording: This activity requires students schedule and undertake a semi-structured one-on-one with their supervisor in order to review their previously-set goals, debrief their learning journey, and discuss organisational exit processes.

This unit is pass/fail a.k.a “meets/not meets requirements”. Students must gain a “meets requirement” for each assessment task to receive 6 credits points, which includes the work placement hours. Students' grades in this class will not influence their weighted average mark (WAM).

Each set task has a rubric and students must gain a minimum of a "pass" to meet the unit of study requirements to receive 6 credit points.

If a student is unable to attend a workshop, or complete an assessment on time due to circumstances outside their control, they may apply for Special Consideration and/or request a Simple Extension. Students granted such accomodation, or those who fail a task, will be provided with an alternative task in consultation with the Unit Coordinator, and in accordance with university policy.

Assessment criteria

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

This unit is pass/fail a.k.a “meets/not meets requirements”. Students must gain a “meets requirement” for each graded assessment to receive 6 credits points, which includes the work placement hours. Students' gradesin this class will not influence their weighted average mark (WAM).

Each set task has a rubric and students must gain a minimum of a "pass" to meet the unit of study requirements to receive 6 credit points.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: (1) Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. (2) After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Placement	Placement (210 hr)
Pre-semester	Pre-placement and pre-departure orientation	Workshop (3 hr)
Pre-semester	Pre-placement online modules	Independent study (2 hr)
Week 01	Commencement one-on one	One-on-one supervision meeting (1 hr)
Week 04	Mid-placement one-on-one	One-on-one supervision meeting (1 hr)
Week 08	Post-placement online modules	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 08	Post-placement workshop	Workshop (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Each set task has a rubric and students must gain a minimum of a "pass" to meet the unit of study requirements to receive 6 credit points.

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.

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 prior learning and knowledge to real life professional experiences.
LO2. Demonstrate contextually relevant and stakeholder-specific written and oral communication skills.
LO3. Reflect upon workplace experiences, personal choices and actions to critically self-evaluate performance and development in the workplace.
LO4. Evaluate the importance of integrity and ethics for both corporations and individuals in the the business world.

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.

This unit of study is running for the third time in 2026. Adjustments have been made to assessment timings and parameters based on feedback in 2025.

Additional information

It is recommended that students check Canvas and the unit of study outline for expectations and the requirements needed to receive a pass for this unit.

Business School Policies

Additional costs

The Intern Group's program package fee is AUD$10,700 for a shared room. A deposit of AUD$2000 is due by 9 am (Sydney local time) on 17 July 2025. The balance of the program fee is due by 12 pm (Sydney local time) on 31 July 2025. The fees are to be paid in Australian dollars.The fee includes: six weeks' accommodation in New York, professional internship placement, visa assistance, airport pick-up 24/7 in-country support, ,cultural and social events, professional development, and unlimited confidential access to professional mental health services. Additional costs you’ll also need to pay include; visa fee of USD$1500–1800. This fee is determined and collected by the United States government, and payment is taken in United States dollars.; travel expenses including airfares; in-country transport fares and transfers; food and incidentals; any additional accommodation you arrange yourself if you choose to stay before or after the program.

Site visit guidelines

As per the placement company guidelines. The WIL Hub reserves the right to visit a student's placement to ensure Occupational Health and Safety, and that meaningful supervision is taking place.

Work, health and safety

Work Health and Safety requirements for the placement experience will be as per the placement company guidelines. Please see Canvas for more details.

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.

Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links