Year Abroad (Work Placement)
Module title | Year Abroad (Work Placement) |
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Module code | BUS3000E |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
Credits | 120 |
Module staff | Dr Mihaela Bishop (Convenor) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 | 0 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 15 |
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Module description
This module is for undergraduate students enrolled on the BA International Business and Modern languages to work abroad in their 3rd of study. To progress to this module, you would have completed BSD2005 and would have found a suitable placement abroad (outside of UK) for a minimum of 24 weeks and a maximum of 33 weeks.
An important element of international business is for you to understand the political, economic, and cultural differences between countries. By undergoing a work placement abroad as part of your degree programme, you will learn to think globally and come to understand how the world is interconnected through business. Having the international component to your business degree will make you more competitive in today’s multicultural, global business environment.
The module assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to present and evaluate the knowledge and skills that you have developed and gained while on your year abroad work placement.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module introduces you to the experience of work outside the UK. It aims to help you develop your cultural intelligence by exposing you to the skills required to work effectively in culturally diverse situations. With the increasing globalisation of organisations, it has become even more important to be able to distinguish, integrate, reason and act on cultural cues appropriately in situations characterised by cultural diversity. Indeed, many international companies recognise the importance of employing graduates able to understand and communicate across cultures.
You will be expected to develop resilience and flexibility as you adapt to different working styles, different administrative procedures, and to living in a new country. Regardless of the language employed during your work placement, you are expected to develop your communication skills. Having the opportunity to work abroad will not only help you widen your global perspective but give you the experience you need to enhance your global employability prospects following graduation.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Analyse the political, legal, ethical, social, economic, cultural, sustainability, technological and/or operational considerations which influence the workplace/industry
- 2. Critically reflect on the international experiences gained to analyse the impact these may have on career development/progression
- 3. Link real-life situations/problems to subject specific knowledge obtained through previous modules, relevant theory and academic literature
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Evaluate the application of theoretical principles
- 5. Analyse the business environment and evaluate appropriate business practices
- 6. Build beneficial relationships/networks within the employer organisation
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a different cultural frame of reference
- 8. Develop effective time management, planning skills and initiative during the work abroad period
- 9. Identify, develop and extend practical work-based skills, competencies and experience
Syllabus plan
Students undertaking a work placement abroad need to have secured a suitable placement, which will be approved by the Business School in conjunction with the Global Opportunities Team, and complete relevant paperwork by specific dates. The international work placements need to be confirmed by the end of Term 3 of the preceding academic year (Level 2).
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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6 | 0 | 1200 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 6 | Lectures |
Placement/study abroad | 1200 | Placement/study abroad |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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75 | 0 | 25 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Work placement individual essay | 25 | 1000 words | 1-9 | Written feedback provided by University of Exeter Business School |
Work placement report | 50 | 3000 words | 1-9 | Written feedback provided by University of Exeter Business School |
Oral language examination | 25 | 15 minute oral examination conducted in language of study | 2,7 | Written feedback provided by University of Exeter Business School |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Work placement individual essay | Work placement reflective essay 1000 words | 1-9 | Term 1 of subsuquent academic year |
Work placement report | Work placement report 3000 words | 1-9 | Term 1 of subsequent academic year |
Oral language examination | 15 minute oral examination conducted in language of study | 2,7 | Term 1 of subsequent academic year |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Please refer to the relevant ELE site for general reading and guidance
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
None
Credit value | 120 |
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Module ECTS | 60 |
Module pre-requisites | BSD2005 - Preparation for 'with Year Abroad'. Students wishing to undertake a work placement must have attended the compulsory talk as part of BSD2005 in Level 2. 1st year and 2nd year average of 50% required. The discretion of the Director of Education/Programme Director may be applied where students do not fully achieve the required averages. This module is for students on BA International Business and Modern Languages only. |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 6 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 05/01/2021 |
Last revision date | 14/03/2023 |