BUS3000 Work Integrated Learning (FOBUS)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Springfld (EXT)Toowoomba

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Springfld (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Business Mgt not classified) Band 3A

Be enrolled in a USQ Faculty of Business Bachelor program, have completed at least 4 courses in the major of their work experience and be in the final year of their bachelor studies. Students are required to have organised work experience involving practice in the area of their major study and received the written permission of their employer to use it as the basis of their learning. They then must submit a proposal detailing their proposed work experience and submit it to the Course Examiner by the first day of semester for consideration. If their proposal is approved they will be enrolled in the course. Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at <http://www.usq.edu.au/ict/students/standards/default.htm>.

Synopsis

The purpose of this capstone course is to give students the opportunity to experience the applied aspects of working in the area of their major study. It allows students to improve their learning by the application of the concepts, theories and graduate skills developed in their major area of study to their workplace activities. Further it will encourage a reflective approach to the development of their workplace skills. It is envisioned that the work experience will enhance the student's post-graduation employment prospects. Students should be aware that the number of students will be restricted and acceptance will be at the discretion of the Course Examiner.