Course Title: Professional Accountancy Work Integrated Learning/Co-op Preparation

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Professional Accountancy Work Integrated Learning/Co-op Preparation

Credit Points: 0


Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ACCT2182

City Campus

Undergraduate

615H Accounting & Law

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2009

Course Coordinator: Bronwyn Jones

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5718

Course Coordinator Email:bronwyn.jones@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 108.15


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

At the end of the academic year the WIL Manager identifies students who will be eligible for Co-operative Education and the requirement to register for Co-operative Education.


Course Description

During the Preparation Program students are guided through the process of researching skills, capabilities and career aspirations to produce a standard covering letter and resume which then can be customised for each application submitted during the Co-operative placement search.  Guest speakers from industry are invited to speak to students and present information on individual companies and their Co-operative Education program or other specific areas of expertise.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course is designed to develop and/or enhance your written communication skills as well as research skills.


At the end of this course you will be able to:

- produce a standard covering letter for a job application
- produce a resume for a job application


Overview of Learning Activities

Attendance at the Accounting Co-operative Preparation Program sessions.


Overview of Learning Resources

Any suitable learning resources will be provided on the online learning hub and/or referred to in the preparation program sessions.


Overview of Assessment

There is no formal assessment for this course.