Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Abidali Mohamedali
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Credit points |
Credit points
40
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 8000 level including ((FOSC804 or FOSE8010) and (FOSC805 or FOSE8020))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides students the opportunity for an industry-based internship for observing real-word innovation in practice or a research internship for first-hand experience of world-leading research. The internship integrates practical experience and learning for postgraduate students within a business or organization. All students will be required to engage in at least one substantial piece of self-reflective evaluation, one major analytical project report and participate in face-to-face workshops. The placement will allow students to explore relevant issues internal to the organization such as its goals, target identification, project management, to take cutting-edge ideas in scientific disciplines from conception through development to realisation. Students will be considered for enrolment into this unit after the successful completion of the other core units. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Final Report | 60% | No | Week 13 |
Self Reflection essay | 15% | No | Week 10 |
Weekly Reflection Journal | 20% | No | Weekly |
Work Diary | 5% | Yes | Weekly |
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 90 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 60%
The Internship report (minimum 6000 words) summarizes all the personal, technical and firm related experiences of the student, addressing the internee’s key achievements and outcomes.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 15%
A substantive self reflection essay based on internship experience.
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 48 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
These weekly reflection exercises will be a series of short reports (minimum 500 Words) written by students to concisely report on reflections and learning of the week.
Assessment Type 1: Log book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 5%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
A log book of hours and dates worked during the period. Must be signed off by internship supervisor.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
This unit provides students with the opportunity for an industry-based internship for observing real-world innovation in practice or a research internship for the first-hand experience of world-leading research. The internship integrates practical experience and learning for postgraduate students within a business or organization. All students will be required to engage in at least one substantial piece of self-reflective evaluation and one major analytical project. The placement will allow students to explore relevant issues internal to the organization such as its goals, target identification, project management, to take cutting-edge ideas in scientific disciplines from conception through development to realisation. Students will be considered for enrolment into this unit after the successful completion of the other core units.
Students are encouraged to choose and make contact with their own preferred internship provider. Once contact has been made, a referral letter can be requested to be sent to the host organization.
Students are requested to discuss the details and nature of the activity with the host organisation and compete and activity PROPOSAL form. This proposal will be assessed by the convener and sent for amendment or approval. If approved, the host organisation will be sent an ACTIVITY STATEMENT to sign and approve.
Once the activity statement is approved by the host organisation, a CONFIRMATION letter will be sent to both the student and the host organisation and the activity can proceed.
Students are required to:
Unit Web Page
The web page for this unit is at Macquarie's new learning management system website: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Login and follow prompts to FOSE8110
You are expected to access the unit website frequently (i.e., almost daily). This site contains important information including submissions (that you will be expected to access in class) and assignments.
Logging In: Type in the URL http://ilearn.mq.edu.au and find FOSE8110. Your username is your Macquarie Student ID Number (MQID), which is an 8 digit number found on your student card. The password is your myMQ Student Portal password. This will be the original MQID password (2 random characters followed by your date of birth in DDMMYY format) that was sent to you on enrolment unless you have already changed your password in the myMQ Student Portal. If you experience difficulties in getting your reprint or your password, please contact the StudentIT Desk (ph: 9850 6500).
FOSE8110 is a 40-credit point Full Semester unit
The internship program runs from session two, from July to December. The placement requirements are for an absolute minimum of two days a week for 17 weeks (270 hours), full-time equivalent, however, the ideal would be 3 days a week over 12 weeks.
Students are required to attend 3 (2hr) workshops on campus during the semester. These workshops allow new relevant content to be shared and act as a communal point for students to connect with each other and their convener.
Dates and times are advised on the iLearn Page.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook