The table below contains accredited information for this unit: Unit Code WIB601 Unit Name Professional Practice Experience #10 Year 2017 Semester Semester 1 Sector Higher Education School Business Credit Points 10 Equivalent Units PRB001, PRB005 Pre-requisites NA Assumed Knowledge Successful completion of at least 80 credit points in the Master of Accounting (Professional Practice) or the Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) or the Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) Unit Description This is a postgraduate unit and only available to students enrolled in postgraduate courses. This unit prepares students to undertake professional placement experience before they graduate from the university to enter the workforce. One of the important objectives of work integrated learning programs is to increase the employability of students; this unit embraces employability skills as its core. In this unit, students will learn how to make decisions on their own, work in self-managed teams and plan work with very little guidance. During the course of this unit, students will engage in several learning activities such as experiential and problem-based inquiry, simulated problems, conflict resolution, forming interpersonal relationships and increasing their effectiveness and leadership skills. These approaches focus on building skills and attributes considered essential to working independently and in teams. Learning Outcomes Recognise and respond appropriately to aspects of general and local variations of work culture. 1. 2. Communicate effectively and coherently with colleagues and employers. Execute project plans in small work teams with minimal managerial supervision. 3. Demonstrate the application of appropriate business English (both written and oral). 4. 5. Report appropriately to employers and to CDU. Assessment Items Assessment Task Value (of total mark) Related Learning outcome/s Engagement with in-class and online activities 10% 1,2,3,4,5 Final organisational issue report (2,500-3,000) 40% 1,2,3,4,5 In-class group presentation (15-30 mins) 25% 3,4 Proposal to address a significant organisational issue (1,500 - 2,000 words) 25% 1,5 WIB601_Sem1_2017 Charles Darwin University, ABN 54 903 513 649, CRICOS Provider No: 00300K, RTO Provider No: 0373, Page 1