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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2023 Units. All assessment changes will be published by 20th February 2023. All students are reminded to check the handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
In this unit students complete a work-based, consulting, or applied research project designed to enhance organisational, entrepreneurial and innovative capability within an organisation in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors under academic and/or industry supervision. The aim of the unit is to assist students in developing a practical appreciation of their field of study through integrating the material covered in the discipline course and applying their knowledge and skills to unstructured, authentic problems in work settings. To accomplish this aim, students complete a specific discipline based project over the entire semester on a topic negotiated between the student, academic supervisor and/ or the industry specialists with the client organisation. The project must focus on the demonstration of selected competencies as relevant to the student's particular course or specialisation.
Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit provides an applied learning experience that consolidates learning in the postgraduate program as well as producing useful results for real organisations. Students must complete their project on an approved public, private or non-profit organisation or within their own work or study environment working on their specific discipline-relevant project. The unit is highly interactive and will be conducted under the guidance of both academics and industry specialists. The unit aims to integrate knowledge acquired over each student’s degree studies and, the application of that knowledge to live client / industry engagements, and resulting in the provision of evidence-supported business solutions that are actionable. The teaching methods include seminars, group discussion using creative and critical thinking techniques, and collaboration with business professionals and practitioners from Australia and around the world. Students will be required to present their work in progress to an independent advisory panel for feedback and comments as a part of their learning experience. Management Project clients will be provided with an interim research presentation, and a final strategic plan and presentation. Compulsory classroom seminars will all contribute to the sequential building of the various client deliverables as this unit relies upon dynamic interaction with a live and often changeable client engagement context. In between these sessions, students will work independently to undertake their project and will be expected to communicate regularly and consult with the Unit Coordinator, in face to face meetings or by phone or through the unit's LMS site. Through undertaking their project, students will be expected to effectively perform and meet the needs of their assigned organisation, as well as complete the unit's assessment requirements. Students are expected to work collaboratively in groups, autonomously, show initiative and generate ideas relating to their assigned tasks in the workplace. Industry specialists and the unit coordinator will liaise on student progress towards achieving learning outcomes during the project period. Students may be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work-based project, including documentation and risk management compliance.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Project Tool Paper | 20% |
| Project | Management research presentation | 30% |
| Project | Project ReportManagement research presentation Management project full report and summary presentation | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Project Tool Paper | 20% |
| Project | Management research presentation | 30% |
| Project | Management project full report and summary presentation | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.
Breaches of academic integrity can include:
Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people or generative artificial intelligence tools, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).
Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).
Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.
Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.
Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.
ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.
All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.
In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit students complete a work-based, consulting, or applied research project designed to enhance innovative capability within an organisation. The aim of the unit is to assist students in applying their knowledge and skills to unstructured, authentic problems through dynamic interaction within a live and often changeable engagement context for the benefit of diverse stakeholders.
Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points to enrol in this unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences via ECU’s LMS as well as additional ECU learning technologies
Students undertake an activity in collaboration or consultation with an industry partner but do not spend any time or only a very small amount of time (e.g. 1-2 short visits) in an actual workplace.
This unit provides an applied learning experience that consolidates learning in the postgraduate program as well as producing useful results for real organisations. Students must complete their project on an approved public, private or non-profit organisation. The unit aims to integrate knowledge acquired over each student's degree studies and apply that knowledge to live client / industry engagements and resulting in the provision of evidence- supported business solutions that are actionable. Through undertaking their project, students will be expected to effectively perform and meet the needs of their assigned organisation, as well as complete the unit's assessment requirements. Students are expected to work collaboratively in groups, demonstrate autonomy, show initiative and generate ideas relating to their assigned tasks in the workplace. Industry specialists and the unit coordinator will liaise on student progress towards achieving learning outcomes during the project period. Students will navigate resources, videos, academic and non-academic readings in order to engage with, and complete, weekly learning activities and assessments. Students will be required to present their work in progress to an independent advisory panel for feedback and comments as a part of their learning experience. Project clients will be provided with an interim research presentation, and a final strategic plan and presentation. Compulsory seminars will contribute to the sequential building of the various client deliverables as this unit relies upon dynamic interaction with a live and often changeable client engagement context. Students may be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work-based project, including documentation and risk management compliance.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Project Tool Paper | 20% |
| Project | Project research presentation | 30% |
| Project | Project full report and summary presentation | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Project Tool Paper | 20% |
| Project | Project research presentation | 30% |
| Project | Project full report and summary presentation | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.
Breaches of academic integrity can include:
Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people or generative artificial intelligence tools, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).
Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).
Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.
Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.
Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.
ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.
All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.
In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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