BUS220 Business Placement 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The learning objectives for this subject are focused on students demonstrating their ability to analyse and apply theoretical concepts in the workplace. The subject is designed to develop students’ employability skills and understanding of professional practice and industry knowledge. The subject is also aimed at developing students’ self reflection and self monitoring skills to help build their efficacy and confidence in the work place. As part of this subject, students may have an opportunity to gain practical experience and apply their academic learning in a professional setting.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BUS220
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Assumed knowledge for this subject is similar to that covered in BUS110
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed ACC275 or BUS210
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate a capacity to learn new skills and respond to professional development activities such as adopting new techniques or technology
- Be able to apply theoretical models to business decision making processes in the workplace
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate in the workplace using a range of mediums including technology
- Be able to distinguish team dynamics and analyse the impact of diversity on team performance
- Be able to demonstrate capacity to develop a range of possible solutions to resolve structured problems
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the knowledge and skills learnt in an academic environment are applied in the work environment.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Reflective practice
- Self monitoring and self evaluation theory and practice in the workplace
Professional knowledge and practice
- Professional skill development
- Identifying and responding to business environments
Work preparation and employability skills
- Team interaction practice and theory
- Communication practice
- Problem solving theory and practice.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.