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2024 unit information
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.
This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.
1 x 2 hour on-campus seminar each week and 4 x 1 hour online lectures (recordings available) in weeks 1, 3, 5, and 9.
1 x 2 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week and 4 x 1 hour online lectures (recordings provided) 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
Identify the challenges to inclusivity faced by those from equity groups in gaining employment.
GLO8: Global citizenship
ULO4
GLO4: Critical thinking
Assessment 1: (Individual)
Report (Analytical)
1000 words
20%
Week 4
Assessment 2:
(Individual) Portfolio
Part A: Skills development analysis
Part B: Professional Profile development and blog
Part A: 500 words
Part B: 500 word and online profile
Part A: 15%
Part B: 15%
Week 7
Assessment 3:
Part A: Application and Reflection
Part B: Mock Interview
Part A: 2000 words
Part B: 10 minutes
Part A: 40%
Part B: 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.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MWL101. Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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