stm5ipl industry placement
INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
STM5IPL
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject has been developed to allow students undertaking the Master of Data Science to enhance their formal learning in a practical setting and develop their understanding of (Australian) workplace culture. Students will undertake 2 days of placement per week over a 12 week period where they will plan, execute and evaluate an appropriate workplace project.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Van Der Kamp
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admitted into Master of Data Science (SMDS) and Subject Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE5IBL, CSE5ITP, STA5THA, STA5THB, CSE5TSA, CSE5TSB
Equivalent subjects CSE5IBL, CSE5ITP, STA5THA AND STA5THB, CSE5TSA AND CSE5TSB
Special conditions This is a select entry subject and requires Subject Coordinator approval. Students must submit an Expression of Interest and Resume. There are a limited number of available placements. Students are encouraged, and will get guidance, to source their own placement. Students would normally have completed the first year of the Master of Data Science degree.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | Finding Internship Opportunities | Prescribed | Anna Luciani, 2017 | LMS |
| Media | Australian workplace culture, professionalism and professional etiquette | Prescribed | Anna Luciani, 2017 | LMS |
| Media | Making the most of your internship | Prescribed | Anna Luciani, 2017 | LMS |
| Media | Post Internship | Prescribed | Anna Luciani, 2017 | LMS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply, describe and justify subject and course knowledge in relation to industry skills requirement.
- Activities:
- Study the online careers modules. Preparation of a cover letter and CV for consideration of placement. Alignment of industry skills requirement with student's knowledge and experience.
02. Applying learned skills to industry, and describe, analyse and evaluate application of such skills to industry.
- Activities:
- Plan, execute and evaluate an innovative project in industry. Analyse, compare and contrast industry demand with student's skills and knowledge from subjects and course. An initial and a final project reports will be assessed.
03. Describe, compare, comment, and justify skills alignment with industry requirement.
- Activities:
- Reflection on the alignment of learned skills and required skills in industry.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Van Der Kamp
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 10
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This will be a pre-placement workshop to introduce the students and coordinator to each other and to answer any question that may arise. It will include a session on the Australian workplace culture by a La Trobe careers advisor."
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 days industry based learning-off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The placement will take place over 12 weeks, 2 days per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write a resume and cover letter (1000 words equiv) | 10 | 01 | |
| Two project reports (6000 words) | An initial report (1500 words) is due in week 3, and outlines the purpose of placement, what problem is going to be solved with what methods. A final project report (4500 words) is due in week 13. The final report will be handed back in person by the academic supervisor. | 50 | 02 |
| Placement reflection (2000 words) | This is due in week 8. | 20 | 03 |
| Employer evaluation | Workplace Supervisor provided with a rubric to assist evaluation. | 20 | 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Van Der Kamp
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This will be a pre-placement workshop to introduce the students and coordinator to each other and to answer any question that may arise. It will include a session on the Australian workplace culture by a La Trobe careers advisor."
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 days industry based learning-off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The placement will take place over 12 weeks, 2 days per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write a resume and cover letter (1000 words equiv) | 10 | 01 | |
| Two project reports (6000 words) | An initial report (1500 words) is due in week 3, and outlines the purpose of placement, what problem is going to be solved with what methods. A final project report (4500 words) is due in week 13. The final report will be handed back in person by the academic supervisor. | 50 | 02 |
| Placement reflection (2000 words) | This is due in week 8. | 20 | 03 |
| Employer evaluation | Workplace Supervisor provided with a rubric to assist evaluation. | 20 | 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Van Der Kamp
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 45
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This will be a pre-placement workshop to introduce the students and coordinator to each other and to answer any question that may arise. It will include a session on the Australian workplace culture by a La Trobe careers advisor."
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 45
Two 1.0 days industry based learning-off site per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The placement will take place over 12 weeks, 2 days per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write a resume and cover letter (1000 words equiv) | 10 | 01 | |
| Two project reports (6000 words) | An initial report (1500 words) is due in week 3, and outlines the purpose of placement, what problem is going to be solved with what methods. A final project report (4500 words) is due in week 13. The final report will be handed back in person by the academic supervisor. | 50 | 02 |
| Placement reflection (2000 words) | This is due in week 8. | 20 | 03 |
| Employer evaluation | Workplace Supervisor provided with a rubric to assist evaluation. | 20 | 02 |