Dr Sarel Gronum
Course overview
- Study period
- Summer Semester, 2024 (18/11/2024 - 21/12/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- Intensive
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
This course aims to provide final year students with the opportunity to apply conceptual knowledge to the real world via a professional placement or industry consultancy project (group project). As such, this course strongly links discipline learnings, personal employability skills and attributes developed by students across the duration of their studies with the challenges and expectations of working in industry. In doing so, students have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their chosen profession and to connect this experience to the development of a workplace ready skill-set. Successful completion of the course will provide students with the employability skills required for transition to the world of work. Further information about how to apply for RBUS7999 can be found on the BEL Faculty's work-integrated learning website.
UQ’s Student Strategy (2016) highlights the importance of “broadening student access to alternative international experiences” as well as engendering “Work integrated learning (WIL) experiences that explicitly integrate theory with practice within a purposefully designed curriculum to foreground employability.” This course is designed for student entrepreneurs who are selected to attend an international immersion programme. The course provides opportunities to undertake authentic innovation and entrepreneurship-related work experiences, exposure to startup practices through fieldwork, study tours and work shadowing at various international locations.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course is available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Business Management. Before gaining entry to this course, students will need to have successfully completed 24 units within their respective program with a grade point average of 5.00 (or higher) and have the approval of the course coordinator.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
GPA of 4.0 or higher. Approval required from Head of School via Business School Postgraduate Student Liaison Team.
Restrictions
Restricted to students in the final year of the MBus, MCom, MEI and MTHEM programs.
Course staff
Timetable
Additional timetable information
There is no timetable scheduled for this course. Please refer to the list of course learning activities and course Blackboard site.
Aims and outcomes
The transfer of knowledge and graduate attributes in meaningful work experience helps develops students’ employability potential.
The Business Industry Placement Course provides a strong link between the knowledge and graduate attributes you have developed from all of your courses at UQ and the challenges and expectations of employment.
You will be given the opportunity to gain work experience in your chosen profession. Also, via project work you will practically demonstrate to employers that you can transfer your knowledge and graduate attributes to employment.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Develop awareness of your graduate attributes and how they may apply in the workplace and enhance employability.
LO2.
Articulate key business practices within an organisation.
LO3.
Acquire practical skills and knowledge toward enhancing your employability.
LO4.
Explore the different means by which organisations engage in business practices.
LO5.
Develop the ability to think strategically from the perspective of a manager.
LO6.
Understand the professional rigor expected in corporate practice.
LO7.
Have a clear understanding of how graduate attributes contribute to employability skills in a graduate career.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Critical reflection | 30% |
3/01/2025 5:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Video presentation
|
20% |
10/01/2025 5:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Report | 50% |
24/01/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Critical reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
3/01/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03
Task description
Students will reflect on their personal development resulting from their international immersion experience. This is an essay type assignment in which they will illustrate self-awareness, personal and professional growth, as well as improved understanding of the cultural and business-related complexities in entrepreneurial endeavours.
The assessment tasks evaluate students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Please refer to the Learn.UQ site for a detailed assessment task sheet and submission instructions.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Video presentation
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
10/01/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L06, L07
Task description
Students will produce a short video presentation (max 4 minutes) about their immersion experience. They will talk about their experience, in particular the complexities and challenges they observed in their encounters with entrepreneurs and community leaders. They will reflect on the challenges they had to overcome and the network connections they were able to build. Finally, they will give account of the knowledge and skills they have gained and their personal growth.
AI Statement
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Please Note: The presentation will be recorded for marking purposes.
Submission guidelines
Please refer to the Learn.UQ site for a detailed assessment task sheet and submission instructions.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
24/01/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04
Task description
Students will identify and analyse an innovation and/or entrepreneurship issue relevant to their immersion experience. The assessment piece must demonstrate thoughtful application of entrepreneurship and innovation theories. They must conduct research and submit an academic based paper using reviewed academic sources.
The assessment tasks evaluate students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Please refer to the Learn.UQ site for a detailed assessment task sheet and submission instructions.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Please refer to the Learn.UQ site for additional reading resources.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Seminar |
15 Nov 2024: Course Orientation and Introduction to Entrepreneurship Theory ALL STUDENTS This is a compulsory event and will be delivered via Zoom. Students will receive vital information about the course aims, assessments and lecturer support. Students will also be introduced to entrepreneurship concepts and theories, how these should be related to their immersion experience, and ultimately incorporated in the assessment pieces. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
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Excursion |
18 Nov 2024 - 16 Dec 2024: Adventures Hanoi Program Internship experience – working with mentors and startup teams. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Excursion |
18 Nov 2024 - 16 Dec 2024: Adventures Shenzen Program Internship experience – working with mentors and startup teams. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Workshop |
19 Dec 2024: Discussion of Assessments and Major Report Topics ALL STUDENTS This is a compulsory event and will be delivered via Zoom. Students will present their report topic and outline for feedback and guidance by the course lecturer. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Placement
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience