EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROJECT

BUA5ELP

2020

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject you will be provided 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. You 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. You will be able to hone your business acumen, critical thinking, enterprise management and responsible leadership, including in respect of developing your capabilities to be the future generators of sustainable value for business and society at large.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Ged Kennett

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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

Quota Management Strategy: Merit based quota management

Quota-conditions or rules: By the order of application to subject coordinator.

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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.

02. Resolve and communicate strategies and actions to address business issues using critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and relevant technology.

03. Reflect on one's own Experiential Learning Project experience, recognising one's strengths as a responsible business leader and developing strategies for improvement.

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: 10

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ged Kennett

Class requirements

Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 150.00 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
On-location forums

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Telephone discussion

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Project Plan (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1
Interim Report (3000 words)A theoretical framework to be applied to the interim findings.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2
Final Report, Presentation and Reflections (5000 words)The outcomes of the project are reported as a consulting report to the host organisation.The intention is to reflect on one's learning from the Experiential Learning Project and identify one's professional development needs.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus