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Microsoft Word - BUS30009_Unit Outline _Semester 1 2019.docx 1 Faculty of Business and Law Unit Outline BUS30009 Industry Consulting Project Semester 1, 2019 Please read this Unit Outline carefully. It includes: PART A Unit summary PART B Your Unit in more detail PART C Further information 2 PART A: Unit Summary Unit Code BUS30009 Unit Title Industry Consulting Project Teaching Organisation Unit Swinburne Business School Duration One semester or equivalent Delivery Mode & Scheduled Contact Hours Face to Face: 36 hours & Fully Online Total Contact Hours 36 hours Requisites: Pre-requisites BUS30010 Integrative Business Practice OR BUS30024 Advanced Innovative Business Practice Co-requisites Nil Concurrent pre-requisites Nil Anti-requisites Nil Assumed knowledge Nil Credit Points 12.5 Assessment Continuous: 100% Post-unit Examination: 0% Grading Schema HED Graded Mark Delivery Location: On-campus Sarawak OUA SOL Aims The unit provides an opportunity for students to apply academic knowledge and engage in an industry consulting project. Multidisciplinary teams will work on a live problem solving project from profit or not-for-profit enterprises. Teams will work under the guidance of a coach with project specific inputs from the project briefs. In the final week, teams will deliver their findings and recommendations through an oral presentation and a written report. The unit develops and enhances employability skills for students. Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO) Student who successfully complete this unit will be able to: 1 Apply business principles, overviews, discipline issues and knowledge to a real-world context and develop the intellectual independence to be reflective learners 2 Undertake and evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make judgements to solve a range of problems that arise in business contexts 3 Communicate a range of business arguments appropriate to the audience, through a variety of communication media 4 Work collaboratively in diverse groups and generate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and be cognisant of the impact of business decisions 3 Key Generic Skills During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills: Teamwork skills Problem solving skills Analysis skills Communication skills Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and Ability to work independently Content Applying discipline knowledge to a real-world context Principles, overviews and discipline issues that relate to the project context Interpreting and responding to project briefs Team dynamics, management tools and processes Communications issues and stakeholder expectations Research methods Critical and reflective practices Documenting project developments and recommendations Learning and Teaching Structure Face to Face Mode: Scheduled hours: Seminars (12 x 3 hours) Online: OUA and SOL Engaging with online content and discussions Student workload: For all teaching and learning structures (both face to face and online), students are expected to spend an average of 150 hours per unit in total over the duration of the study period This includes all: Scheduled teaching and learning events and activities (contact hours timetabled in a face- to-face teaching space) and scheduled online learning events (contact hours scheduled in an online teaching space), and Non-scheduled learning events and activities (including directed online learning activities, assessments, independent study, student group meetings, and research) To be successful, students should: Read all prescribed materials and/or view videos in preparation for each class Attend and engage in all scheduled classes (face to face or online) Start assessment tasks well ahead of the due date, and submit assessments promptly Read / listen to all feedback carefully, and consider it for future assessment Engage with fellow students and teaching staff (don’t hesitate to ask questions) 4 Assessment Details Types Individual or Group task Weighting Assesses attainment of these ULOs Assignment Individual 15-25% 1, 2, 3 Assignment & Presentations Group 40-60% 1, 2, 3, 4 Personal Reflection Individual 15-25% 1,3 Peer Evaluation Individual 10-15% 4 Hurdle requirements Nil Reference Materials Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading 5 PART B: Your Unit in more detail Unit Improvements Feedback provided by previous students through the Student Survey has resulted in improvements made to this unit. Unit Teaching Staff Name Room No. Phone No. Email Address Consultation Times Dr. Viet Le Convenor Hawthorn, BA1027 9214 8053
[email protected] Tuesday, 10:30AM -12:30PM or by appointment Mr Terry Grant Facilitator and Coach Hawthorn, BA1209 9214 5821
[email protected] by appointment Mr. Masayoshi Ike Facilitator and Coach Hawthorn, TBA TBA
[email protected] by appointment Assoc Prof. Tony Lobo Facilitator and Coach Hawthorn, BA1110 9214 8535
[email protected] by appointment Ms. Julie Mitchell Facilitator and Coach Hawthorn, BA1227 9214 5928
[email protected] by appointment Dr Áron Perenyi Facilitator and Coach Hawthorn, BA1042 9214 8078
[email protected] by appointment Dr Kelly Cassidy Facilitator and Coach Hawthorn, AS317 9214 5303
[email protected] by appointment Learning and Teaching Structure Activity Total Hours Hours per Week Teaching Period Weeks Seminars, workshop and Blended activities 36 hours 3 hours Weeks 1 to 12 The cohort will meet weekly for a three-hour session. The first 60 minutes will usually be devoted to discussing generic project related issues likely to be of relevance to the entire cohort. Thereafter, for the next two hours, students will work in their respective teams. The teams will be expected to discuss, do research, and when possible, complete their group assignments during class hours or continue on blended learning. Please note that attendance will be taken during the coaching sessions. The designated coaches will give you detailed instructions about the conduct of coaching sessions in Week 1. In a semester, you should normally expect to spend, on average, twelve and a half hours of total time (formal contact time plus independent study time) a week on a 12.5 credit point unit of study. 6 Week by Week Schedule IMPORTANT: You will be allocated to a class and a consulting team within a class. The coaching sessions of the classes are scheduled at different times; however, the following generic schedule will be applicable to all classes. Week Week beginning Teaching and Learning Activity Student Task and Assessment 1 4 March Introduction to the Unit and Project Team Formation Unit Outline Working with Different People Exercise Team Charter Development 2 11 March Briefing by Industry Client Preparation for Individual Response to Project Brief Project Brief Client Briefing 3 18 March Preparation for Team’s Podcast External Environment (EE) Teams Start to Research on EE report Additional readings (on unit site) Individual Response to Project Proposal due 4 25 March Team Continues to Research on EE Checking Podcast with Team Team’s Video podcast due Each team presents on initial findings of EE analysis for 5 minutes 5 1 April Class work: Follow-up Questions for the Client Each team presents on EE progress for 5 minutes 6 8 April Client Visit and Interaction Team Consultation with Coach and Client Team Health Check and mid semester Peer Evaluation Q&A with client Class work: Teams to Commence Work on Final Report Team EE Report due 7 15 April Networking and Research skills Creative Problem Solving Identified teams present for 15 mins. on each topic, other teams will give feedbacks Class work: Final report. MID-SEMESTER BREAK – Thursday 18 April to Wednesday 24 April 2019 (inclusive) 7 8 29 April Generating & Evaluating Strategic Options Implementation and Change Management Identified teams present for 15 mins. on each topic, other teams will give feedbacks Class work: Final report 9 6 May Team Presents on Their “Unique Selling Point (USP)” – Focusing on Differentiating and Adding Value to Client Draft report due at start of class for feedbacks 10-minute presentation on USP for each team Class work: Final report 10 13 May Assessing Project Related Outcomes Report Draft Discussion with Teams Class work: Final report revision and Design of presentation slides 11 20 May Practice Presentation to Coach Each team will present according to scheduled time. 12 31 May Final Presentation to Clients All the cohorts will present to their respective client on Friday, 31 May 2019 in the afternoon. 8 Assessment a) Assessment Overview Tasks and Details Individual or Group Weighting Unit Learning Outcomes that this assessment task relates to Assessment Due Date Assignment Individual 15% 1,2,3 Week 3 Assignments and Presentation Group 60% 1,2,3,4 Weeks 4, 6 and 12 Personal Reflection Individual 15% 1,3 Week 13 Peer Evaluation Group for Individual 10% 4 Week 13 b) Assessment Task Details: Assessment Task Individual/ Group Task Weighting Due Date 1. (a) Written response to project proposal (1,500 words) Individual 15% Week 3 1. (b) Response to project Video Podcast (5 minutes) and attachments. Group 5% Week 4 2. External environment and industry analysis report (2,000 words) Group 15% Week 6 3. (a) Written report to Client (4,000 words) Group 25% Draft in Week 9 (Final version on Friday, 31 May 2019). 3. (b) Presentation to Client (15 minutes) Group 15% On Friday, 31 May 2019 in the afternoon for all classes. 4. Personal Reflection Journal (1,000 words) Individual 15% by Friday, 7 June 2019 (Week 13) 5. Peer Evaluation (online form) Individual 10% by Friday, 7 June 2019 (Week 13) 6. Participation Individual -- Ongoing, students will sign an attendance sheet.