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Information for Prospective Students

The aims and objectives of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) are twofold:

  • to integrate theory and practice by applying your academic learning to the workplace
  • to develop graduate capabilities that enable you to perform effectively in an organisation

Your WIL experience may be gained through:

  • selected courses which specifically link your academic work to industry; or
  • a paid or voluntary co-op placement

The major aims of co-operative education: are to:

  • apply and practice, in an organisation, many of the concepts, theories and techniques studied in the first two years of your degree;
  • develop your graduate capabilities such as effective oral and written communication, teamwork, planning and organising, thinking creatively, problem solving and life-long learning
  • gain experiences that you can bring back into the classroom for discussion and analyses
  • advance your general awareness of business practice as a basis for final year studies and ongoing career aspirations.

More specifically students are expected to:

  • identify the relationships between various course disciplines and practical applications;
  • acquire a knowledge of the organisation / industry in which you are working;
  • participate in the culture of the organisation
  • define your individual role in the organisation and wider business community;
  • recognise the role of ethics in business
  • reflect on your workplace performance

WIL Preparation Course

All students enrolled in WIL are required to participate in the WIL preparation workshops organised by their School. These workshops are an important part of the learning and planning process and assist students in optimising their effectiveness in securing a work placement and performing well during their placements.

WIL Enrolment and Fees

From 2009, students commencing the four year degree programs in Economics and Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management will be able to fulfill the compulsory WIL component of their degree in three possible ways. Each option involves enrolling in 96 credit points in the third year of the program. The fees for each option differ and are outlined below.

Option A:One year work placement (paid employment of at least 34 weeks duration). This is commonly referred to as the co-op year. The fees for this option are set at 25% of the yearly tuition fee.

Option B: Professional Skills Program (PSP) followed by a paid or voluntary work placement (a minimum of 12 weeks duration). The fees for this option are set at 37.5% of the yearly tuition fee.

Option C: Professional Skills Program (PSP) followed by successful completion of four courses chosen from a list of approved WIL courses. The fees for this option are set at 75% of the yearly tuition fee.

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