This foundation unit in the Bachelor of Business Transformation is a professional preparation and development seminar series that introduces students to the work integrated learning (WIL) approach of the course. Over the first trimester students will engage with academics and industry guests to understand the key skills, behaviours, and workplace competencies that define the best professionals and most sought-after employees. Students will also learn about the drivers and standards of digital ethics and sustainability, how to conduct their academic studies with discipline and excellence, and how to engage effectively with peers and colleagues in professional contexts. Over the course of the unit, students will establish the foundations of their WIL capstone project or placement, understand how the different units and learning experiences throughout the course operate as a coherent whole, and prepare to move into the workforce after their studies as a motivated, focused, capable professional.
The WIL capstone projects (WIL 301) will be unique and tailored to meet the student’s learning needs and objectives, and the characteristics and requirements of the host partner organisation. This preparatory seminar series will allow students to not only develop their ideas and aspirations for the capstone but engage with a range of industry practitioners and potential Corporate Mentors.
In each weekly session there will be a seminar on specific topics ranging from academic skills to workplace behaviour and presentation, change management, and intercultural business communications. In addition, industry leaders from different organisations will provide guest presentations and discussion, and there will be a workshop period during which students will complete group and individual activities and scenario exercises.
