Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Stephen Erichsen
Contact via Email
Please view consultation hours via iLearn - https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission by special approval
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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 gives students workplace experience and professional development skills to position them to better succeed in securing employment and manage their future careers. Students undertake a placement in an organisation under the guidance of a workplace mentor/supervisor and with the support of professional and academic University staff. The unit links the workplace experience to academic theory and research to maximise the benefits of both. Assessment tasks are integrated with a range of individual and interactive learning activities. Students will gain experience of the Australian workplace environment and environment, and the ability to self-manage future professional development of generic skills and specialist knowledge. The unit contributes to the development of graduate capabilities in critical, analytical and integrative thinking and professional and personal judgement and initiative.
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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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Reflective Journal - Part A | 20% | No | Week 4: 22/03 |
Ethical Case Study | 40% | No | Week 8: 3/05 |
Reflective Journal - Part B | 40% | No | Week 13: 9/06 |
Due: Week 4: 22/03
Weighting: 20%
Analysis of student workplace expectations and completion of Journal Introduction. The assessment task requires students to identify their workplace objectives (as of now) and create an introductory Part A for their journal.
It will provide a brief paragraph or two (Your Introduction) outlining your motivation for enrolling in the course. You will also (under the heading of My Expectation of BUS880) will identify and briefly discuss (in point form) your current workplace objectives, i.e. Your motivation for enrolling in this subject and what you hope to gain/experience from doing this subject.
Type of Collaboration Individual Submission Please submit via Turnitin link on iLearn. Format Please refer to the iLearn Unit page for details. Length 800 - 1,000 words Inherent Task Requirements N/A Late SubmissionLate submission must also be made through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Due: Week 8: 3/05
Weighting: 40%
Late submission must also be made through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Due: Week 13: 9/06
Weighting: 40%
Students will review and submit their completed Reflective Journal in session 3; Please submit via Turnitin link on iLearn. The final reflective journal report will consist of Part A, plus Part B - consisting of an updated summary of your workplace experience (extracted from your diary), a conclusion, which will compare your Part A response with your actual workplace experience, i.e. Have my expectations (noted in Part A) stayed the same or changed?
What is marked is Part B component (Part A having already attracted a 20% mark). The final Journal submission mark consists of Part A mark and Part B mark added together to provide a total mark out of 60 marks for the completed journal.
Further details about the value of reflective journals, how to write a reflective journal and examples of reflective journal writing can be found on iLearn
Type of Collaboration Individual Submission Please submit via Turnitin link on iLearn. Please see the iLearn page for details relating to your final submission requirements. Format Please refer to the iLearn Unit page. Length Word count is variable - but should not exceed about 2,500 words (total) Inherent Task Requirements N/A Late SubmissionLate submission must also be made through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Required text |
There is no prescribed textbook for the unit. |
Unit web page | The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
Technology Used and Required |
The unit will be delivered via the Macquarie learning management system (iLearn), therefore, students are expected to have access to and be familiar with iLearn. Students are expected to have access to and be able to use electronic mail, word processing and spreadsheet applications. |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
Classes & Internship Hours
See the timetables portal (http://timetables.mq.edu.au/) for class times and locations. |
Recommended readings |
Links to all readings for the unit are incorporated in iLearn. |
Week | Class Times | Activity |
Week 1 | 11am in 17WW Room 209 | Internship Hours |
Week 2 | Internship Hours | |
Week 3 | Internship Hours | |
Week 4 | Internship Hours | |
Week 5 | Internship Hours | |
Week 6 | Internship Hours | |
Week 7 | 11am in 17WW Room 209 | Internship Hours |
- | Mid Semester Break | Internship Hours |
Week 8 | Internship Hours | |
Week 9 | Internship Hours | |
Week 10 | Internship Hours | |
Week 11 | Internship Hours | |
Week 12 | Internship Hours | |
Week 13 | 11am in 17WW Room 209 | Internship Hours |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
INTERNSHIP ADVISOR
Any enquiries regarding the internship placement component of the program should be directed to the Internship Advisor via BUS880internships@mq.edu.au.
HOST ORGANISATION SUPERVISOR
All students will be appointed a Host Organisation Supervisor, as per the Internship Project Form. Any work related concerns must first be addressed to the Host Organisation Supervisor. If an acceptable solution cannot be reached, students must contact the Internship Advisor or Unit Convenor.
ILLNESS AND EMERGENCY
illness
If students cannot attend their internship on any day due to illness, they are required to contact their Host Organisation Supervisor. If students cannot contact their Host Organisation Supervisor, they are required to contact their Internship Advisor and notify them of the times and dates they are unavailable.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
In the case of serious illness or medical emergency, students are advised to:
Student Emergency Number outside of office hours (9am-5pm): 1800 CAREMQ (227 367)
INTERNSHIP HOURS
INTERNSHIP HOURS LOG
Students are required to record their hours worked on a weekly basis on the Internship Hours Log (available in iLearn). Failure to submit the completed form, signed by the Host Organisation Supervisor will result in Fail grade for the unit.
Upload the log to iLearn on completion of internship hours or by 5pm on the Friday two weeks after week 13 (27 June 2019).
ADDITIONAL HOURS
If students complete the required 150 hours before the end of the session, they are welcome to do additional hours at the host organisation by agreement with their Host Organisation Supervisor. Students are still covered under Macquarie insurance until the final day of the session.
If students wish to continue at the host organisation after the final day of the session, this is a private arrangement between the student and host organisation and the student will no longer be covered by Macquarie insurance.
Students cannot be compelled to complete more than 150 hours at the host organisation.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
During the internship, students are required to:
Additionally, all intellectual property existing in the host organisation or produced as part of an internship remains the property of the host organisation.
If a student is found to be performing at a sub-standard level or behaving inappropriately, the Internship Advisor and/or Unit Convenor will work with both parties to find a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the student may be removed from the internship placement.
SUPERVISOR REFERENCE
On completion of internship hours, students are required to request their own reference from their Host Organisation Supervisor. Reference guidelines are available on iLearn, if required.
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS
All students are strongly encouraged to make use of the academic and professional development workshops offered at Macquarie University. Workshops are available through the following services and programs: