Units
Internship
Unit code: AMB310
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
Provides the student with experience of professional practice in a suitable company where they actively work on a part-time basis. Students undertake a preferred study program within the Advertising, Marketing or Public Relations framework. Students are required to submit a number of reports reflecting the theoretical concepts acquired during the degree program, and how they might be applied in practice. Students must obtain the approval of the Major Coordinator prior to enrolling in this unit.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
| 2013 Summer | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The Internship unit provides a work integrated learning environment for students in the later stages of their course to build on their knowledge and skills in a 'real world' setting.
Aims
The Internship unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply and practise knowledge and skills developed through their studies in a business setting with supervision and feedback from industry and academic supervisors.
Objectives
Course Learning Goals (Undergraduate)
The QUT Business School has established the Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Have knowledge and skills pertinent to a particular discipline (KS)
1.1 Integrate and apply disciplinary theory and skills to practical situations
1.2 Incorporate the use of technology appropriate to the discipline and context
Be critical thinkers and effective problem solvers (CTA)
2.1 Identify, research and critically analyse information relevant to a business problem or issue, be able to synthesise that information in order to evaluate potential solutions, make recommendations or otherwise effectively address the problem or issue
Be professional communicators in an intercultural context (PC)
3.1 Communicate effectively through written tasks appropriate to varied contexts and audiences
3.2 Communicate effectively through professional oral presentations appropriate to varied contexts and audiences
Be able to work effectively in a Team Environment (TW)
4.1 Demonstrate effective team skills in order to contribute appropriately to the production of a group output
Have a Social and Ethical Understanding (SEU)
5.1 Apply ethical reasoning, standards or codes of practice relevant to the discipline and make decisions that are informed by social and cultural understanding
Unit Objectives
At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. apply business principles, knowledge and skills in a 'real world' environment or project;
2. reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses and how these contribute to their professional practice;
3. develop a professional job application, including responses to selection criteria
4. prepare a professional presentation as a digital story
The specific course learning goals and unit objectives that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Content
Knowledge and skills to be developed in the unit include:
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Experiential learning in workplace settings and reflective practice are key approaches to teaching and learning in the unit. Students will be prepared for and supported during their internship placements through three face-to-face three-hour workshop sessions during the semester, and using online resources, discussion and activities on the unit Blackboard site.
Assessment
General Assessment Information
Note: To successfully complete AMB310 Internship, each student must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement during the semester of enrolment. Students in the Corporate Partners of Excellence (CPIE) program should complete the placement requirements detailed in their scholarship agreement. Hours of placement will be verified by workplace supervisor at the end of the semester. Feedback from a workplace supervisor indicating a student's performance, application or attitude during the internship placement was unsatisfactory, may be considered in determining a student's final grade.Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
Students will receive feedback on the assessment items and learning activities in the unit through written comments on criteria sheets, comments in response to online reflective blog posting, through verbal feedback in workshops. In addition, workplace supervisors will provide students with ongoing feedback throughout their placement and on completion of their placement. Further information and criteria sheets for assessment items is included on the unit Blackboard site.
Assessment name:
Professional Plan
Description:
The professional plan is a learning contract between the student, the industry supervisor, and the academic supervisor.
Length/Duration: 1000 words
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Relates to objectives:
Unit objectives: 1, 2, 3 and AOL goals: KS (1.1), (1.2), CTA (2.1), PC (3.1).
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 4
Assessment name:
Report
Description:
In response to a supplied position description, each student will prepare a report in the form of a complete application for the position.
Length/Duration: Varies
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Relates to objectives:
Unit objectives: 3 and AOL goals: KS (1.1), (1.2), CTA (2.1), PC (3.1), (3.2), TW (4.1), SEU (5.1)
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 6
Assessment name:
Digital Portfolio
Description:
Each student will compile a digital portfolio including an online professional profile, and reflections on the internship experience through reflective blogs and a digital story.
Length/Duration: Online professional profile - varies, Reflective blogs - 1000 words, Digital Story - 5 minutes
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Relates to objectives:
Unit objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and AOL goals: KS (1.1), (1,2), CTA (2.1), PC (3.1), (3.2)
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 13
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Prescribed Text
There is no prescribed text for this unit. A range of resources will be available to students through Blackboard.
Risk assessment statement
Students are required to complete the work integrated learning risk assessment audit before commencing their project placement. Industry partners are provided with information and requirements to meet obligations and requirements in risk management
You should also familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 20-Dec-2012
