Professional Development for Graduates

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop students’ professional networks, communication, career skills and strategies through a supported placement in a business or community setting. Students will have the opportunity to plan, implement, reflect and report on the placement experience, with a particular focus on the development of intercultural workplace communication skills.

Course content

In this course students will undertake a placement in a business or community setting aligned with their personal career goals. They will have the opportunity to apply, critically evaluate and reflect on knowledge gained during their chosen work placement. The course will provide scaffolded support during the planning, implementation and reporting phase of the placement. It is anticipated that at the end of the course students will be career focused, interculturally aware and ‘job ready’.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1 Successful completion of a minimum of 9 units of postgraduate study at UniSA (not including credit) with a GPA greater than or equal to 5.00 OR Completion of an undergraduate degree at an Australian University with a GPA greater than or equal to 5.00 AND Students will be required to submit a competitive application to the Course Coordinator for acceptance into the course.
BUSS 5382	Professional Development for Graduates

Enrolment in this course is by application. For details please visit http://www.unisa.edu.au/globalexperience/whatisge/buss5382.asp.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 8 weeks
Industrial Placement	120 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical reflective journal, Individual placement presentation, Placement, Preliminary industry placement preparation report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.