Outline

Overview

This unit is designed to consolidate students' knowledge and skills in how socio-cultural context plays in businesses while conducting a project/internship. The unit allows students to demonstrate their ability to apply and synthesize social business concepts while engaged in practical business development. Students may be involved in a variety of projects, which afforded the opportunity to apply business skills, non-technical skills, and theories with practice.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Work Integrated Learning Hub
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	A sound understanding of business and strong written and oral communication skills.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Steven Hitchcock, steven.hitchcock@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Steven Hitchcock, steven.hitchcock@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 25 January 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Participation	Participation and engagement Punctuality and presence in all scheduled activities.	30%	Ongoing	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Presentation Final pitch to stakeholders in-country.	40%	Week 04 Due date: 08 Feb 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 22 Feb 2024	20 mins
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Reflective Report Reflective report on your project experience.	30%	Week 05 Due date: 16 Feb 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 01 Mar 2024	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assessment 1 - Participation and Engagement: BWIL6260 is a project-based unit which means that being present, engaged, and actively contributing is important. Moreover, as you will be representing the University itself as we travel through the Philippines - your engagement with the course and our space is paramount. In BWIL6260, you will be evaluated each day for your efforts based on a provided rubric. Halfway through the project, the coordinator will share the details of your performance to date and offer feedback for key strengths/weaknesses. In addition, you are also able to request a consultation at any time with the coordinator to discuss your performance to date.

Assessment 2 - Presentation: This presentation is your ‘pitch’ to a stakeholder you will meet in the country that attempts to solve a key problem that they are facing. This presentation will need to cover your problem definition, research, ideation, testing, development, and of course a clear articulation of what your proposed solution is. This is an in-person group assignment that will take place on Thursday 08 February. This assessment will be largely scaffolded and supported throughout the program. Each student in a group will share a grade for the overall presentation component, in addition, each student will also receive an individualised grade for their own presentation skills during this presentation.

Assessment 3 - Reflective Report: Reflecting in order to improve practice is essential to developing both personally and professionally. This process can be challenging but being able to consider all feedback critically and respond to it is an important skill to have in organizations (and in life). This assignment has been designed to (a) encourage you to think critically about your engagement with the unit and (b) mirror a common experience in an industry where you are asked to report back on a key project, site visit, or conference.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: (1) Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. (2) Assessments submitted after the “Closing Date” noted in the Unit of Study Outline will not be marked or assessed.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 02	Monday 22 Jan 2024: Pre-tour Orientation and Briefing	Block teaching (3 hr)
	Saturday 27 Jan 2024: Day 1 - Arrival and Welcome Dinner	Block teaching (3 hr)
	Sunday 28 Jan 2024: Day 2	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
Week 03	Monday 29 Jan 2024: Day 3	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Tuesday 30 Jan 2024: Day 4	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Wednesday 31 Jan 2024: Day 5	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Thursday 1 Feb 2024: Day 6	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Friday 2 Feb 2024: Day 7	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Saturday 3 Feb 2024: Day 8	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Sunday 4 Feb 2024: Day 9	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
Week 04	Monday 5 Feb 2024: Day 10	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Tuesday 6 Feb 2024: Day 11	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Wednesday 7 Feb 2024: Day 12	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Thursday 8 Feb 2024: Day 13	Block teaching (7.5 hr)
	Friday 9 Feb 2024: Day 14 - Debrief and Departure Day	Block teaching (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This is an intensive, collaborative, in-person study tour to the Philippines. As such, it is important that you are punctual, present, participating, and engaged in all activities. Please refer to the briefing session, supporting documentation, and Canvas for full details.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Please ensure you have read the Student Handbook for the unit. This was emailed to all students in December of 2024 and is also available on Canvas.
Information about pre-work will be provided in early 2024.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Develop written and oral communication by directly engaging with industry stakeholders.
LO2. Analyse and solve business challenges using knowledge and concepts relevant to the challenges at hand.
LO3. Demonstrate an understanding of how socio-cultural context shapes business environments.
LO4. Effectively collaborate and communicate with others from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds.
LO5. Critically evaluate issues relating to business ethics, sustainability and social responsibility.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This unit of study is being offered in 2024 based on the experiences and feedback from deliveries in 2023 and 2020.

Additional information

Additional costs

Normal tuition fee for a unit of study plus A$3000 program fee and travel to/from the Philippines.

Site visit guidelines

This program will include extensive site visits. Please refer to the briefing session, supporting documentation, and Canvas for full details.

Work, health and safety

Work, health, and safety requirements are extensive for this program. Please refer to the briefing session, supporting documentation, and Canvas for full details.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

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BWIL6260: Philippines Study Tour

Intensive January - February, 2024 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

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