BGL Internship (Commerce) (11166.2)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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BGL Internship (Commerce)
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Business School Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced 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)
Toward understanding business practice, students are required to undertake 'real world' experiences. Students are required to undertake an internship of 75 hours under the supervision of a professional practitioner in an appropriate workplace in the community where they will be exposed to and involved in the processes of planning and implementing management activities. Students are required to analyse the organisation and management practices by preparing research reports and keeping a reflective journal. They will also prepare and present a 30 minute seminar presentation to share their observations and experiences with other students at the semesters end.

For information on internships please read MyUC https://www.canberra.edu.au/content/myuc/home/course/internships-and-placements/course-internships.html
Please refer to the BGL Internship FAQ page https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/busgovlaw/internships/faq-business-and-government for additional information on the internship process.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand the relationships between accounting theories and actual professional practice through self-directed learning;
2. Analyse actual accounting related practices and identify how accounting relations could be improved;
3. Work individually and in groups communicate their experience both orally and in written form, with confidence and clarity; and
4. Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills including creativity, initiative, critical thinking, adaptability, leadership, and resourcefulness.


Graduate attributes

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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

Successful completion of 24 credit points in a course in the Faculty of Business, Government & Law. Achieved a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

9596 Accounting Internship and 9597 Banking and Finance Internship

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 UC - Canberra, Bruce Summer Semester 28 November 2022 Internship Mr Greg Boland
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 06 February 2023 Internship Dr Tom Chen
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Winter Term 30 May 2023 Internship Mr Greg Boland
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 Internship Dr Tom Chen
2024 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 05 February 2024 Internship Dr Tom Chen
2024 UC - Canberra, Bruce Winter Term 27 May 2024 Internship Mr Greg Boland
2024 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 29 July 2024 Internship Dr Tom Chen
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

There are no required textbooks for this unit. However students are expected to research widely in various journals, newspapers, online and related career texts to assist with your assessment and preparation for the world of work. Theories that you have learnt throughout your degree or researched online or in scholarly journals should be revisited and incorporated into your major research report.

Recommended readings only

Bassot, B., 2016. The Reflective Journal. Macmillan International Higher Education  Red Globe Press ISBN 9781137603487

Bassot, B., 2017. The Employability Journal. Palgrave Red Globe Press Ebook ISBN - 9781137603821.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All assessment items are to be submitted to Assignment Drop boxes in CANVAS. You should plan and prepare these items while undertaking your internship.

 

For approved late submissions due to the late start or finish of your internship:

Research Report Part A – 2 weeks after the commencement of your placement.

All other required assessments – 2 weeks after the completion of your placement.

In case the Canvas site is no longer accessible after the conclusion of the Term, please email them directly to the unit convener.

 

Specific details for each assessment item, due dates, drop boxes and marking rubrics are also available on the CANVAS website.

 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

EXTRA ASSISTANCE

Canvas Site

It is essential that you make it your habit to check the unit's CANVAS site for workshop dates, times and information - these will be updated regularly.

Careers UC drop-in session

Careers UC drop-in session is available for any concerns or assistance required in obtaining an internship. 

https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/2812

Drop-in times are- 

Monday - 10 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday - 11 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday - 11 AM - 1 PM
Thursday - 2 - 4 PM
Friday - 10 AM - 12 PM

Participation requirements

75 hours of work placement together with the submission of all assessment items. Participation in all learning activities both in the field and off campus (including workshops) is highly recommended for the successful completion of this unit.

Required IT skills

You are assumed to have adequate skills in the use of word processing and spread sheet programs, Internet browsers and search engines. If you feel you do not have adequate skills, please discuss the matter with the unit convener.

In-unit costs

No additional costs beyond your travel, accommodation expenses, a police check  (if required - currently approximately cost approximately $29) together with your normal unit enrolment fee are anticipated. If you are working with children you may also require a current working with children approval certificate (currently these are free for unpaid internship positions). If you require this certificate and/or a Police Check then steps involved on how to obtain these certificates can be found at www.canberra.edu.au/placement

Work placement, internships or practicums

 

As this unit involves a work integrated learning placement so students must adhere to University policy during WIL activities, including the Student Conduct Rules 2018, the WIL Policy and WIL Procedure, and the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedure.

AND in addition:

1. This unit has pre-placement requirements (e.g. Working with Vulnerable People registration, immunisation/s, Pre-Place modules).  All interns must also complete the Pre-Place modules and achieve a "Badge" indicating their completion prior to commencement of your Placement. You can self-enrol in this Pre-Place module through the UC Learn site here or by using this link or copying the below address into your browser:

https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/enroll/GBYNB8

2. You are also required to input your placement details into InPlace, refer to inplace.canberra.edu.au. If you have any queries related to InPlace please contact placement@canberra.edu.au.

Contact your unit convener if you have any concerns with meeting the requirements of this unit

 

Additional information

Remember this unit involves a 75 hour work placement completed either virtually or at your designated venue. Therefore, additional student responsibilities are required in addition to those described in this section. Work-place learning requires strict adherence to professional practice principles and ethics. Client/patient confidentiality must always be maintained, including for assessment items such as reports or essays. Should you experience any unprofessional behaviour during your internship please let your unit convener know as soon as possible. The professional nature of this unit also requires 100% participation at all learning activities (virtual workshops, practicals etc. if scheduled – see section 3) for the successful completion of this unit (also see section 6c). If such requirements cannot be satisfied (e.g. timetable clash), it is recommended that you meet with your Course Convener to schedule this unit for a future semester.

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