EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROJECT
BUA5ELP
2018
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject provides students with the opportunity of undertaking an experiential learning project in a real-life business setting, in either the for-profit or not-for-profit sector. Students participating in this subject will identify and negotiate an enterprise project with a host organisation.The goal of this subject is to apply theoretical frameworks and skills, studied in the MBA, to an experiential situation. As such it will enable students to hone their business acumen, critical thinking, enterprise management and responsible leadership, including in respect of developing their capabilities to be the future generators of sustainable value for business and society at large.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Geraldine Kennett
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in the LMMBA, LMMBAA, LMMBAO, HZMBHA, LZFABA, or LMMBAH. Completion of 90 credit points and MBA Director's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject can only be taken with the permission of the MBA Director.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate awareness of the theoretical frameworks and business tools learned in the MBA program, how these frameworks and tools are relevant to an evolving work environment, and their application to a real-life business.
- Activities:
- Forums and business project.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
02. Resolve and communicate strategies and actions to address business issues using critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and relevant technology.
- Activities:
- Business project and presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
03. Reflect on one's own Experiential Learning Project experience, recognising one's strengths as a responsible business leader and developing strategies for improvement.
- Activities:
- Workshop and reflection infographic.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 10
Enrolment information: Limited partner organisations for experiential learning projects Subject co-ordinator to manually approve applicants
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Geraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 150.0 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"On-location forums"
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via distance education.
"Telephone discussion"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Plan (1500 words) | 15 | 01 | |
| Interim Report: an analytical framework (2500 words) | A theoretical framework to be applied to the interim findings. | 25 | 01, 02 |
| Enterprise Report and Presentation (5000 words) | The outcomes of the project are reported as a consulting report to the host organisation. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| Reflective Infographic (1500 words) | The intention is to reflect on one's learning from the Experiential Learning Project and identify one's professional development needs. | 20 | 01, 03 |