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Key Points in completing WIE (click here for full procedures)
- MUST obtain prior approval from WIE coordinator BEFORE the commencement of WIE.
- Attendance of Pre-WIE Training is required BEFORE the commencement of WIE.
- WIE Report can be downloaded in FSN website.
- Upon completion of WIE, a completed WIE Report should be submitted to fsn.wie@polyu.edu.hk, and cc. your job/internship supervisor.
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Background of Work-Integrated Education
Work-Integrated Education (WIE) is a mandatory component in the curriculum of all PolyU UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes. WIE at PolyU aims to provide students with a work-based learning experience through internship that takes place in a real-life work environment which is relevant to the students’ chosen professions. On completion, students will be able to demonstrate one or more of the following WIE learning outcomes:
- appropriate knowledge, skills and techniques necessary for professional development;
- competency and effectiveness in delivering professional performance, or high ethical standards in the professional attributes;
- effective communication or information management skills, critical thinking, analytical ability and entrepreneurship or leadership;
- care and concern for the community at a local, national and international level.
WIE Requirement
A completion of at least 120 working hours of full-time/part-time WIE activities before graduation is needed. Work in non-registered companies/organisations, private tutoring and virtual internships are not accepted.
The Pre-WIE training aims to cultivate students’ good work ethics and behavior. It is mandatory for all UG students to attend the training before the commencement of WIE internships. Students can complete ONE of the following Pre-WIE Training BEFORE obtaining approval for any WIE activities. Prior approval from WIE coordinator is also required before the commencement of WIE internships.
Option 1:
In-person training organized by GEO scheduled from February to May each academic year. No test is required.
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Option 2:
Online training organized by GEO on Blackboard which can be accessed year-round. Students are required to review all materials and pass the online test on Blackboard with a minimum score of 6 out of 11. Multiple-attempts for the test are allowed.
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