Outline

Overview

This unit is taken by students accepted into the USA Industry Placement Program while they undertake a professional placement with a business, government or non-government organisation that has a particular focus on business interests. It includes preparatory coursework in reflective learning, professional practice and concurrent coursework on research methods, and other professional skills.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Work Integrated Learning Hub
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	Completion of at least 24 credit points with a minimum WAM of 60
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	BUSS6503
Assumed knowledge ?	A sound understanding of business and strong written and oral communication skills. A flexible adaptability to international environments
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Sanri Le Roux, s.leroux@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Participation	Pre-placement workshop Attendance of the workshops are mandatory for completion of the unit.	0%	- Due date: 30 Oct 2023 at 12:00 Closing date: 30 Oct 2023	3 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Pre-placement online modules Completion of online modules linked to the mandatory workshops.	0%	Week -01 Due date: 11 Jan 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 11 Jan 2024	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Mid-placement workshop and/or catch up Attendance of the workshops are mandatory for completion of the unit.	0%	Week 04 Due date: 09 Feb 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 09 Feb 2024	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Entry interview report A reflection on the student's entry into the organisation.	0%	Week 04 Due date: 09 Feb 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 09 Feb 2024	1250 words
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Post-placement workshop Attendance of the workshops are mandatory for completion of the unit.	0%	Week 08 Due date: 29 Feb 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Feb 2024	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Post-placement online modules Completion of online modules linked to the mandatory workshops.	0%	Week 08 Due date: 29 Feb 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Feb 2024	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Post-placement written reflection A written reflection on the placement experience.	0%	Week 09 Due date: 08 Mar 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 08 Mar 2024	750 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

This is a Pass/Fail unit. This means that students are required to complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard to obtain an overall Pass grade for the unit. The assessments in the unit consist of three parts:

1. Mandatory attendance and participation at the pre-, mid- and post-placement workshops

2. Mandatory completion of the pre- and post-placement online modules. The mid-placement online modules are not mandatory but is highly recommended as a resource for students.

3. Two written assignments reflecting on the placement experience to be submitted via Canvas.

Detailed information on each of the assessments can be found in Canvas.

Assessment criteria

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

This is a Pass/Fail unit where students are required to complete each assessment to a satisfactory standard in order to meet the requirements of the unit. Detailed requirements for each individual assessment will be published on the Canvas site.

Failing to complete and submit an assessment by the closing date could result in a student receiving a Fail grade for the assessment which would in turn result in an overall Fail grade for the unit. Where an assessment is submitted on time, but not completed to a satisfactory standard, the Unit of Study coordinator can liaise with the student to resubmit an improved version of the task or assessment within a specified timeframe.

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.

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:

Students will receive a Fail grade for any assessments not completed by the closing date unless Special Consideration has been granted.

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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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	Independent study (180 hr)
Pre-semester	Pre-placement induction	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 04	Mid-placement check in	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 08	Post-placement debrief	Workshop (2 hr)

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 first time in 2024.

Additional information

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/15054/pages/university-and-business-school-policies

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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

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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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

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links