DIGIB519-23B (NET)

Professional Field Internship

30 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Dannie Jefferies

Dannie Jefferies
9241
MSB.2.32B
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dannie.jefferies@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: tarryn.nel@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: yilan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
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What this paper is about

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This paper facilitates an immersive experience in a digital role within a business, industry, or organisation. Students spend approximately 200 hours immersed full time during normal business working hours in a host organisation they find for themselves.

The work experience component in B Trimester occurs between July and October, however, students are expected to complete the Host Organisation Proposal prior to beginning their work experience.

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How this paper will be taught

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This course is undertaken fully online
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Required Readings

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The books identified for support of your research topics must be purchased. No other resources are required.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Develop specific understanding and insight in a self-selected research topic area
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  • Develop skills in how to plan for, search for, and negotiate an internship placement. This experience will prove valuable for future job searches
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  • Build professional skills, experience and confidence through being immersed in a real-world business organisation and team environment for three months
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  • Develop and practice effective written report creation skills, and computer mediated group communication
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  • Understand how to critically self-assess your own performance in the context of working effectively in an organisation
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Host Organisation Proposal
10 Jul 2023
8:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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2. Digital News Discussion #1
6 Aug 2023
8:00 PM
5
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
3. Research Topic Proposal
20 Aug 2023
8:00 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Digital News Discussion #2
24 Sep 2023
8:00 PM
5
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
5. Research Report Assignment
1 Oct 2023
8:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Internship Report and Self Evaluation
20 Oct 2023
8:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Reference/Feedback from Host Organisation
27 Oct 2023
8:00 PM
5
  • Email: Convenor
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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