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Unit of Study BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace (2025)

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Unit description

Develops professional skills necessary for gaining employment in a student's chosen field. Includes goal setting, job search skills, résumé writing, interview skills, insights into organisational behaviour and practical approaches to dealing with common workplace issues. A key component of this unit is the development of a personalised Professional Development Plan.

Unit content

Module 1: Career planning and development

Module 2: Professional preparation for the workforce

Module 3: Self-awareness: underpinning career success

Module 4: Opportunity awareness: understanding the world of work

Module 5: Organisational behaviour and common workplace issues

Module 6: Experiential learning for internship and/or graduate positions

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Melbourne N/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby
Term5
Term2,5
Perth N/A
Term2,5
Sydney N/A
Term2,5

Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

evaluate key theoretical and practical issues relating to career planning and development

analyse the nature, scope, breadth and variety of employment opportunities and career paths in relevant industry sectors

demonstrate the ability to effectively meet the professional requirements of the employment selection process

demonstrate self-awareness in regards to a range of key skills and competencies appropriate to the workplace context

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