bua5elp experiential learning project
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROJECT
BUA5ELP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be provided with the opportunity of undertaking an experiential learning project in a real-life business setting, in either the for-profit or not-for-profit sector. You will identify and negotiate an enterprise project with a host organisation.The goal of this subject is to apply theoretical frameworks and skills, studied in the MBA, to an experiential situation. You will be able to hone your business acumen, critical thinking, enterprise management and responsible leadership, including in respect of developing your capabilities to be the future generators of sustainable value for business and society at large.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in the LMMBA, LMMBAA, LMMBAO, HZMBHA, LZFABA, or LMMBAH. Completion of 90 credit points and MBA Director's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject can only be taken with the permission of the MBA Director.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate awareness of the theoretical frameworks and business tools learned in the MBA program, how these frameworks and tools are relevant to an evolving work environment, and their application to a real-life business.
- Activities:
- Forums and business project.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
02. Resolve and communicate strategies and actions to address business issues using critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and relevant technology.
- Activities:
- Business project and presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
03. Reflect on one's own Experiential Learning Project experience, recognising one's strengths as a responsible business leader and developing strategies for improvement.
- Activities:
- Workshop and reflection infographic.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2019, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size10
Enrolment information Limited partner organisations for experiential learning projects Subject co-ordinator to manually approve applicants
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 150.0 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"On-location forums"
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via distance education.
"Telephone discussion"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Plan (750 words) | 15 | 01 | |
| Interim Report: an analytical framework (1250 words) | A theoretical framework to be applied to the interim findings. | 25 | 01, 02 |
| Enterprise Report and Presentation (2500 words) | The outcomes of the project are reported as a consulting report to the host organisation. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Reflective Infographic (750 words) | The intention is to reflect on one's learning from the Experiential Learning Project and identify one's professional development needs. | 20 | 01, 03 |
City Campus, 2019, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size10
Enrolment information Limited partner organisations for experiential learning projects Subject co-ordinator to manually approve applicants
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 150.0 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"On-location forums"
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via distance education.
"Telephone discussion"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Plan (750 words) | 15 | 01 | |
| Interim Report: an analytical framework (1250 words) | A theoretical framework to be applied to the interim findings. | 25 | 01, 02 |
| Enterprise Report and Presentation (2500 words) | The outcomes of the project are reported as a consulting report to the host organisation. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Reflective Infographic (750 words) | The intention is to reflect on one's learning from the Experiential Learning Project and identify one's professional development needs. | 20 | 01, 03 |
City Campus, 2019, Summer, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 45
One 150.0 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via distance education.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Plan (750 words) | 15 | 01 | |
| Interim Report: an analytical framework (1250 words) | A theoretical framework to be applied to the interim findings. | 25 | 01, 02 |
| Enterprise Report and Presentation (2500 words) | The outcomes of the project are reported as a consulting report to the host organisation. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Reflective Infographic (750 words) | The intention is to reflect on one's learning from the Experiential Learning Project and identify one's professional development needs. | 20 | 01, 03 |