Year
2012
Units
4.5
Contact
2 x 5-hour seminars weekly
2 x 3-hour workshops weekly
Prerequisites
Admission into GCPSB-Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies (Business)
Assumed knowledge
A prior degree in any discipline.
Course context
Only available to students in Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies (Business) or with specific approval from Dean, Flinders Business School, or representative.
Topic description
This topic's content is applied, practical and aimed at preparing students for entry into the professional working environment. It consists of four modules: Workplace Communications, Service Delivery, Workplace Teams, and Career Management.
Educational aims
The topic aims to provide students with practical knowledge and skills to operate effectively within the Australian workplace, with a focus on communication, teamwork and customer orientation.
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of the topic students should be able to:
  • Communicate effectively in the workplace
  • Participate effectively in a work based team
  • Provide effective client service
  • Implement strategies to manage their career development