Abstract

In this subject students will explore a range of employability skills which will enhance their future transition to professional life and assist in career planning. Students will, in conjunction with the subject co-ordinator, select one of two streams of work-related activity: a new project at their usual place of employment; … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Journal keeping and reflective practiceEmployability skills in Accounting professional practiseGraduate skillsPersonal brandingCareer planningJob application

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to define, evaluate, and reflect on employability skills and graduate attributes to plan appropriate professional development activities.
2.
be able to explore, develop and evaluate a personal career plan;
3.
be able to learn and assess through reflection;
4.
be able to prepare an effective job application;
5.
be able to reflect effectively on working conditions and activities that had been undertaken during a work placement; and
6.
be able to explore and enhance personal brand development through academic application and self-development.

Assumed knowledge

Students should have an understanding of concepts in ACC100 or ACC127; and ACC110 or ACC128

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Accounting. Not available to students enrolled in the  Bachelor of Accounting at Study Centre. Study Centre students will enrol in ACC276. 

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 105 hours Details Students are given the opportunity to develop their employability skills through 105 hours of activity completed as a work placement with a new host organisation, a new project or higher duties undertaken with a current employer; or structured learning activities or 15 days

Learning activities