James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

CP3101 - Professional Internship

Subject Description

This subject is designed to integrate knowledge and skills developed throughout the Bachelor of Information Technology degree in a practical workplace setting. Students undertake an IT related professional placement in a relevant, approved industry workplace and through a number of tasks reflect upon personal and professional growth and evaluate the theory / practice nexus. Students are expected to have completed 36 credit points of CP subjects and be in the final year of study. Students at JCUS should consult Academic Staff.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge and skills developed throughout the degree in a practical workplace environment
• Design and deliver an information technology related project that demonstrates the application of relevant industry knowledge, standards and practices

Subject Assessment

• Employer final appraisal - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Project plan - (15%) - Individual
• Written > Research report - (25%) - Individual
• Written > Self-reflection task - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  LA4041 BU3101 BU3102 BU3103 CP3102 CP3103

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