Global Business Practicum (BUSA90485)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Students will be assigned in small groups to a Practicum Organisation. Working in teams, they will undertake a structured business planning or business development exercise. This will be supported by seminar work equipping the students with knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for completing the task and an understanding of report formats appropriate for conveying the results. During the practicum, in-depth work will be undertaken in identifying the scope, opportunities, constraints and recommendations of the exercise. Students will learn to work with unstructured and incomplete information in real business settings, to develop research and networks to support their enquiry, to work successfully in teams, to present their findings and seek and received constructive feedback in a range of settings. Students will also be encouraged to plan, reflect and modify their approaches to improve the outcomes of their efforts in managing the business project.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:



  • Apply theory and practice of graduate level studies in commerce to resolving real-world business issues;
  • Research, analyse, evaluate and propose practical business solutions within the bounds of the exercise;
  • Identify key strategic questions, assess options related to the exercise, communicate progress and check direction with team members, academic mentor and the practicum organisation;
  • Demonstrate key attributes sought by employers including cross-cultural communication skills, interpersonal skills, time management, commercial acumen, initiative, independent learning and team skills.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • Verbal and written communication skills through discussion and assigned tasks;
  • Project management, including accurate scoping of project, development of approaches, timelines, execution and timely completion;
  • Team work demonstrated by good communication within the group, understanding of skills brought by individual members, organising for achievement and presenting group report;
  • Communication skills in an international business context;
  • Research, problem solving and critical thinking;
  • Documentation preparation and presentation skills through assigned tasks and the practicum exercise;
  • Interpersonal skills through the practicum exercise and assigned tasks.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

200-point degree students: completion of a minimum of 50 points at time of application for practicum 
150 point degree students: completion of a minimum of 50 points at time of practicum commencement if student has business background (studied business subjects in undergraduate degree or work experience).

 

Subject coordinator approval via a selection process is required for entry.

 

Note:

Entry is competitive and places are limited: In order to be considered students must have a minimum GPA of 65% or equivalent, submit an application and attend a group interview.



Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Students cannot enrol in another intensive subject whilst enrolled in the Global Business Practicum.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

 

  • Task #1: 1-hour group presentation to host company, including a slide deck (normally 4-5 students per group). Due at the end of two weeks in-company placement (30%)
  • Task #1: Individual participation in group presentation, including delivery of presentation and responses in Q&A session. Due at the end of two weeks in-company placement (10%)
  • Task #2: 5000 word full group report on project (with accompanying file of resources) (normally 4-5 students per group). Due 3 weeks after return from in-company placement (40%).
  • Task #3: Peer review assessment (500 words equivalent). Due in the final week of the subject (Week 6) (10%).
  • Task #4: 1,000 word individual reflective essay. Due in the final week of the subject (Week 6) (10% individual assessment)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    Principal coordinatorSharon Soltys
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours16 hours of seminars pre-departure (2 x days of 9am-5pm); full-day attendance for 10 days at the host company (70 hours); 2-hour de-briefing session.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date20 November 2017
    Pre teaching requirements16 hours of seminars pre-departure (2 x days of 9am-5pm).
    Teaching period11 January 2018 to 24 January 2018
    Last self-enrol date30 November 2017
    Census date12 January 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail19 January 2018
    Assessment period ends 1 March 2018

    Summer Term contact information

    Sharon Soltys
    mbs-practicums@unimelb.edu.au
    8344 5735

  • July
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours16 hours of seminars pre-departure (2 x days of 9am-5pm); full-day attendance for 10 days at the host company (70 hours); 2-hour de-briefing session.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date23 June 2018
    Pre teaching requirements16 hours of seminars pre-departure (2 x days of 9am-5pm).
    Teaching period 4 July 2018 to 19 July 2018
    Last self-enrol date25 June 2018
    Census date 6 July 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail13 July 2018
    Assessment period ends26 July 2018

    July contact information

    Sharon Soltys
    mbs-practicums@unimelb.edu.au
    8344 5735

  • November
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours16 hours of seminars pre-departure (2 x days of 9am-5pm); full-day attendance for 10 days at the host company (70 hours); 2-hour de-briefing session.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching requirements16 hours of seminars pre-departure (2 x days of 9am-5pm).
    Teaching period 2 November 2018 to 8 December 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 November 2018
    Census date30 November 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail18 January 2019
    Assessment period ends28 February 2019

    November contact information

    Sharon Soltys
    8344 5735

     

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester

Additional delivery details

In addition to the standard tuition fee this subject incurs extra costs which cover 2 weeks accommodation overseas, flights and other international travel associated costs.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022