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Last updated: 4 June 2021
Completion of 3 credit points of study
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 2 hour seminar per week plus 4 x 1 hour live (and recorded) classes to run in weeks 1, 3, 5, and 9
1 x 2 hour seminar per week (livestreamed with recordings provided) with an additional 4 x 1 hour recorded class to run in weeks 1, 3, 5, and 9.
The Professional Insight unit is a compulsory unit offered in Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce program and is also available to students from other programs and faculties within the University. The University recognises the importance of students gaining professional identity skills to enable them to apply for and effectively participate in the business environment. The unit aims to broaden students’ self-awareness and understanding of their career preparation, develop tools and actions plans, and range of communication capabilities necessary to be successful in both their business and personal lives.
Plan for a professional career and develop an understanding of the knowledge, experience and skills required in a dynamic employment market.
GLO6: Self-management
ULO2
Communicate for a range of professional purposes both orally and in writing.
GLO2: Communication
ULO3
Evaluate teamwork skills in the context of preparing for a professional career and identify and plan for their ongoing development.
GLO7: Teamwork
ULO4
GLO4: Critical thinking
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment Description
Student output
Grading and weighting(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1:(Individual) Report (Industry and Capabilities Analysis)
1500 words
20%
Week 5
Assessment 2:
(Individual) Portfolio (1000 Words) 30%
Part A: Skills development analysis
Part B: Professional Profile development and blog
500 words
500 word and online profile
15%
Week 8
Assessment 3:
(Individual) Portfolio (2000 Words) 50%
Part A: Application and Reflection
Part B: Mock Interview
2000 words
10 minutes
40%
10%
Week 11
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement: Students must successfully complete the online 'Introduction to Professional Identity' module before they can attain access to Assessment 2.
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