WIL in Flinders Business School (FBS)
Benefits
Outcome
Students - what do you need to do?
Contact us
What is Work Integrated Learning (WIL)?
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is the term normally used to describe directed or supported educational activities that integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace.
Flinders University is committed to providing student-centred, innovative, supportive and high quality learning experiences and views the opportunity for students to take part in some form of work related experience as an essential form of learning. The Vice-Chancellor has made a clear commitment to WIL, and has initiated an exploration of WIL becoming an explicit feature of all undergraduate programs.
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WIL in Flinders Business School (FBS)
WIL in FBS is designed to give students a real opportunity to gain some experiences that will help guide career choices and enable students to put theory into practice to gain relevant work-based experience by undertaking an industry placement or industry project.
These opportunities are offered to students where appropriate placements and projects are identified and where student’s knowledge and ability matches the placement criteria. Students are prepared for their placement, enter into an Industry Placement Agreement to guide the work integrated learning experience and are mentored. See the 'Essential Information' panel on the right for relevant documentation.
Benefits
Students will broaden their knowledge and skills through a placement in a business setting and help them become more fully prepared for a business career. Through experiential learning students will also gain an insight into, and understanding of, the nature and complexities of work in a private, public or not-for-profit sector workplace.
Outcome
On completion of the work placement or project the student should be able to:
- apply business knowledge to applied business settings
- demonstrate they operate effectively in a professional workplace
- write a professional business report
- research a business issue in depth (for projects only)
Students - what do you need to do?
- Monitor this web site for available placements
- Meet the pre-requisites
- Liaise with the Placement Coordinator to seek approval of the placement or project
- Respond to the placement requirements. Submit a current resume, cover letter and be prepared for an interview
- Submit your application via email to fbsplacements@flinders.edu.au
- Research the company offering the placement
- Enrol in the appropriate Industry Placement or Industry Project topic
- Keep a diary of daily activities/duties
- Upon completion, submit a 2,000 – 2,500 word report on your placement and your experiences.
Contact us
Flinders Business School
Placement Coordinator
Phone: +61 (0)8 8201 2195
Fax: +61 (0)8 8201 2644
Email: fbsplacements@flinders.edu.au
Location: Level 3, Law and Commerce Building - Room 3.14, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia
Postal Address: GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
