Professional Orientation (Business) (11011.3)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online On-Campus Flexible |
Bruce, Canberra St Leonards, NSW |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit has a focus on transitioning into university and looking forward towards the future of work. Professional Orientation introduces a range of reflective practices for both personal and professional identity as part of academic and professional planning and development.
1. Identify the personal skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to meet the work standards expected by Business graduates in the workplace;
2. Articulate the importance of career planning and map out academic and professional trajectories;
3. Identify the parameters and diverse opportunities of their discipline and explore where and how they might play a role in it, and how culture, personal history, beliefs and attitudes impact on personal and professional contexts; and
4. Draw upon a multidisciplinary knowledge of business to address future of work challenge/s.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify the personal skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to meet the work standards expected by Business graduates in the workplace;
2. Articulate the importance of career planning and map out academic and professional trajectories;
3. Identify the parameters and diverse opportunities of their discipline and explore where and how they might play a role in it, and how culture, personal history, beliefs and attitudes impact on personal and professional contexts; and
4. Draw upon a multidisciplinary knowledge of business to address future of work challenge/s.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9799 Foundations of Professional Planning, 11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce), 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy) and 11507 Professional Orientation (Fundamentals)Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Online | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2023 | St Leonards, NSW | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | Flexible | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Online | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2024 | St Leonards, NSW | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Flexible | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Dr Naomi Dale |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Naomi Dale |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Bassot, B., 2020. The reflective journal. Macmillan International Higher Education. 3rd Edition
Please note that this text will be used in a number of professional practice units. This is a new edition of this book, either second or third edition of this book will be required.
Suggested;
Yunkaporta, T., 2019. Sand Talk, How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World. The Text Publishing Company, Melbourne Australia
Callaghan, P. and Gordon, P., 2014. iridescence, Finding your colours and living your story. MoshPit Publishing, Hazelbrook NSW Australia
Participation requirements
You will need to attend the timetabled workshops commencing from week 2. The lectures will be available as a recording if you cannot make it to some of those.
Required IT skills
Students enrolled in online workshops will need to be comfortable using the Virtual Classroom on Canvas and have reasonable access (bandwith / data).
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
