MWL317 - Entrepreneurship Experience

Year:

2025 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Practical Experience (Workshop)

Trimester 2: Practical Experience (Workshop)

Trimester 3: Practical Experience (Workshop)

Enrolment by application only. Refer to note below.

Credit point(s): 1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Prerequisite:

Completion of 8 credit points prior to enrolling in this unit.

Corequisite: Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Study commitment

Contact hours will vary based on experience. All offerings will comprise of WIL experience related contact (approximately 80-100 hours).

Experiences are largely program based, and students will be provided clearer guidelines based on program when applying. Generally, experiences will require 80-100 hours of contact as part of planned program plus approximately 20-40 hours for individual reflection and assessment . Some experiences may require additional compulsory orientation events. 
 
Students must attend and participate in experience-based activities on the scheduled days, as outlined in their agreement/experience outline.All students are required to complete specific WIL pre-placement modules (approximately 2 hours) prior to commencing their first WIL experience.

Scheduled learning activities - campus

Contact hours will vary based on experience.

All offerings will comprise of WIL experience related contact (approximately 80-100 hours) plus approximately 20-40 hours for individual reflection and assessment. Some experiences may require additional compulsory orientation events. Students must attend and participate in experience-based activities on the scheduled days, as outlined in their agreement/experience outline.

Scheduled learning activities - online

Contact hours will vary based on experience.

All offerings will comprise of WIL experience related contact (approximately 80-100 hours) plus approximately 20-40 hours for individual reflection and assessment. Some experiences may require additional compulsory orientation events. Students must attend and participate in experience-based activities on the scheduled days, as outlined in their agreement/experience outline.

Note:

Business & Law Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units are by application only and quotas may apply.

Please visit the website for further information and how to apply.

Please contact the Faculty WIL team at bl-wil@deakin.edu.au for any enquiries. Please use your Deakin email and state your student ID in all correspondence.

Content

This unit provides students with the opportunity to undertake an authentic learning experience with an innovative and entrepreneurial focus. The experience undertaken will allow students to develop their critical thinking, communication and self-management skills as they gain exposure to real world experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator.

Students will critically reflect upon their experience, relevant graduate attributes and employability competencies through a progressive assessment process.

Hurdle requirement

  1. Students must successfully complete the WIL pre-placement modules before they can attain access to the unit dropboxes.
  2. Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the portfolio task that requires reflection on the ULOs to evidence a minimum proficiency.
  3. Students must attend all scheduled sessions.

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