Professional Practice

Undergraduate | 2027

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
MATH 3902
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Course ID
209324
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Mathematical Science
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
150 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

How to gain a professional position and keep it: employability skills for mathematicians and scientists in industry or academia. Development of communication skills, personal branding, professional applications, interview skills, teamwork, presentations and reports.

  • Self-Awareness
  • Opportunity Awareness & Graduate Applications
  • Transitioning World Of Work

Course learning outcomes

  • Exemplify effective communication skills at all stages of application for employment
  • Qualify the importance of good communication in a professional environment, as well as differences in communication and personality styles
  • Collaborate effectively in a team to analyse and solve industry problems
  • Participate effectively in, and understand the function of, meetings
  • Employ understanding of a business context to help an organisation achieve its strategic aims

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed 1 of MATH1020/MATH2025 Communication and Research Skills in Mathematics

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed MATH1021 Professional Practice

Availability

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Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 29893
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 105
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 105
Class number
Class number 29894
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG21
6 May - 27 May Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG21
Class number
Class number 29895
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 19 Mar Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
2 Apr - 16 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
7 May - 28 May Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
Class number
Class number 29896
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21

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