C10198 Bachelor of Arts in Organisational Learning and in International Studies v3

Note(s)

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Overview

Course aims

The course aims to provide students with the ability to:

• initiate, design, implement and evaluate sequence learning strategies that integrate individual, group and organisational learning goals
• recognise and apply theoretical concepts and principles of management and adult learning in organisational settings
• understand and apply the knowledge and skills of online and electronic-learning in organisational learning contexts
• communicate, critically analyse and actively participate in the change management processes in contemporary organisational contexts
• appreciate and apply the principles of teamwork and collaboration in the design and management of learning that takes place in formal structured training and in informal learning embedded in workplace practices
• exercise sound judgment in managing resources and critically appraise, challenge and work within the norms and constraints that influence the implementation of learning strategies in organisations
• appreciate the commercial context of learning in organisational settings and the implications of this on the development and implementation of learning strategies
• recognise the diversity of organisational contexts and the effects of diversity on the possibilities for learning
• critically recognise the ethical dimensions of their work within the complex socioeconomic conditions of contemporary society
• understand the impact of globalisation on national and international perspectives
• research their own practice
• understand their professional field from an international perspective
• experience an overseas culture, and
• learn a language.

Career options

Learning is now seen as a central feature of the contemporary world of work, organisational development and change. This has opened a new career pathway for people who wish to work in this emerging field of practice. Career options are also enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Additional admission requirements

Additional assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.

Course duration and attendance

The Bachelor of Arts in Organisational Learning and in International Studies is normally completed in five years of full-time study. Attendance is required full time during the day. There may be some evening classes. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Course structure

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below is for a student undertaking the course full time with the Indonesia major as the International Studies major.

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