MWL719 - International Consultancy Experience
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Practical Experience (Study tour) Trimester 3: Practical Experience (Study tour) Enrolment by application only. Refer to note below. |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of 4 credit points prior to enrolling in this unit. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Contact hours will vary based on experience. Most experiences are conducted during a two week study tour. 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. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Variable based on WIL Experience contact hours will vary based on experience. |
| In-person attendance requirements | Students must attend and participate in experience-based activities on the scheduled days, as detailed 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 an authentic experience of working as a consultant with an international organisation. In an increasingly global commercial environment, the ability to work with clients and teams situated across the world is an important and desirable graduate attribute. Students will experience the processes and identify skills required to be a consultant in a business environment. Students develop their skills in liaising with external stakeholders and identifying, understanding and making recommendations responding to real-world business problems. By undertaking this unit, students develop their problem solving, self-management, teamwork and interpersonal skills and 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.
Unit Fee Information
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