41016 Industry Experience 2
Warning: The information on this page is indicative. The subject outline for a
particular session, location and mode of offering is the authoritative source
of all information about the subject for that offering. Required texts, recommended texts and references in particular are likely to change. Students will be provided with a subject outline once they enrol in the subject.
Subject handbook information prior to 2023 is available in the Archives.
Credit points: 3 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Pass fail, no marksRequisite(s): 92 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10143 Bachelor of Information Technology
Description
This subject is the second industry placement in the Bachelor of Information Technology. Students are placed with a different sponsor and in an alternative role from their first placement in order to gain a broader view of the industry and information technology careers. It also includes a number of sessions at university where students share their experiences of the various industry sectors and attempt to consolidate their experiences gained from their industry placements.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Advance and apply theoretical knowledge and skills in the workplace. |
|---|---|
| 2. | Enhance theoretical knowledge and skills through reflection on workplace learning and experiences. |
Teaching and learning strategies
This internship placement allows the student to experience a real-world workplace.
You will have an opportunity in a supportive environment to learn technical and management skills, practice presentations, participate in workplace teams, discover perseverance, become a productive member of the workforce, learn technical judgement and be part of a team.
You will also learn business networking with your peer group at the UTS BIT seminars.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Industry Presentation
| Intent: | Apply theoretical knowledge and skills as appropriate in workplace projects as directed. |
|---|---|
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 100% |
| Length: | Although there is no fixed or expected length, a guide is between 10,000 and 20,000 words. |
| Criteria: |
|