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Unit of Study BUSN3012 - Professional Work Experience (2026)

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  • Enrolment information

    This is a double-weighted, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit, requiring a minimum of 200 hours plus associated study. Depending on enrolment location, the following options may be available: Internship Option: Placement must align with your degree/specialisation and be approved by the Unit Assessor, and an Internship Placement Form must be submitted and approved PRIOR to commencing the placement. Industry Project Option: Relevant projects will be assigned at the start of the term. Enquiries: Contact the Professional Experience Coordinator at wil@scu.edu.au.

Unit description

Offers students practical, work-based experience through discipline-specific internship placements, industry projects, consultancies, or service learning opportunities. In this double-weighted Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit, students gain the opportunity to apply concepts and principles from their discipline to the work environment, while reflecting on their personal and professional growth. Additionally, this unit aims to cultivate future-focused global citizens, preparing students to thrive in an interconnected, dynamic and sustainable world.

Unit content

Module 1: Work integrated learning and employability

Module 2: Innovative solutions in a professional context

Module 3: Emerging technologies and the future of work

Module 4: Sustainability literacy for future careers

Module 5: Self-authorship and professional identity

Module 6: Agency and reflection for career success.

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3,4,5
Term3,4,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term3,4
Online
Term3,4,5
Term3,4,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term3,4
Perth N/A
Term3,4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term3,4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

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

apply concepts and principles from your discipline to professional environments

reflect on and evaluate the development of employability skills and professional behaviours through work-integrated learning experiences

evaluate global trends and challenges, applying professional practice skills to develop sustainable solutions

critically reflect on your professional work experience and the impact on your personal and professional development.

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