A work integrated learning (WIL) framework to develop graduate skills and attributes in an Australian university's accounting program
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Article Title | A work integrated learning (WIL) framework to develop graduate skills and attributes in an Australian university's accounting program |
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ERA Journal ID | 40227 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Leong, Raymond (Author) and Kavanagh, Marie (Author) |
Journal Title | Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education |
Journal Citation | 14 (1), pp. 1-14 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education |
Place of Publication | New Zealand |
ISSN | 1175-2882 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.proquest.com/docview/2231262525 |
Abstract | Universities are being placed under increasing pressure to produce employable 'work ready' graduates who are able to cope in a rapidly changing work environment. This has resulted in universities offering their undergraduate students the opportunity to gain good business acumen and real world experience by undertaking Work Integrated Learning (WIL) as part of their learning. This paper proposes a three stage WIL Framework to effectively embed WIL into an undergraduate accounting program. Through careful planning and implementation in three accounting courses, students are encouraged to build essential discipline knowledge and transferable generic skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving. The WIL Framework developed seeks to narrow the expectations gap between industry, academia and students. It supports the development of graduates who can respond to changing economic circumstances making them more employable and adaptable at the workplace. |
Keywords | work integrated learning; framework; employability; skills; attributes; accounting |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350715. Quality management |
350709. Organisation and management theory | |
390103. Economics, business and management curriculum and pedagogy | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Accounting, Economics and Finance |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1973/a-work-integrated-learning-wil-framework-to-develop-graduate-skills-and-attributes-in-an-australian-university-s-accounting-program
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