13309 (v.2) Professional Practice 580


 

Area:School of Management
Credits:50.0
Contact Hours:6.0
Individual Study:1 x 6 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Guided independent study while undertaking work experience relevant to individual development and career path within the tourism industry. Non-paid work within an organisation for the equivalent of one day per week whilst undertaking a study of a major activity related to tourism.
 
Unit Outcomes: By the end of this unit, successful students will have - Demonstrated their ability to operate in a real world of work environment. Demonstrated capacity to operate successfully in a real work situation. The ability to work within the internal organisation social processes of the chosen place of work. Knowledge of external business environment content and context. An ability to relate theoretical skill and knowledge acquisition to the real world of work.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Some other relevant publications which address current tourism management issues - Australian Business, Australian Institute of Management Journal, Business Horizons, Business Review Weekly (BRW), Business Week, Bulletin, Economist, Fortune Magazine, Quorum, Traveltalk.
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Final Presentation 10%. Project Report 70%. Proposal Presentation 10%. Workplace Supervisor Assessment 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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