GSZ445 Special Topic 2
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| Unit code: | GSZ445 |
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| Equivalent(s): | GSN445 |
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,516 |
| International unit fee | $3,420 |
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 03A 2024, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 03 Feb 2024)
| Unit code: | GSZ445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
Overview
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their business skills through undertaking a real-work project addressing an identified issue in their context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Undertake an applied project which synthesises learnings from previous units and results in an executive level reporting document.
Content
The content of the topic is determined by the workplace issue of choice and the application to a real world authentic situation.
Course Learning Goals (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
KS 1.1
Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
KS 1.2
Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
HO 2.1
Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
HO 2.2
Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
PC 3.1
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
PC 3.2
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
SL 4.1
Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
SL 4.2
Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
SEC 5.1
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
SEC 5.2
Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
The specific course learning goals that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Learning Approaches
A mix of consultation and formative feedback provides students with guidance and support with design and scoping of the project and to ensure that academic rigour is being applied to the project.
The workplace issue to be addressed is discussed and approved by the Unit Coordinator prior to the commencement the project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout the development of their special project and prior to submission of their summative assessment task.
Formal feedback will be received on the final summative assessment task through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment builds on the capabilities developed in previous units of the course and synthesises them into an executive level reporting document. The assessment is designed to provide learners with an opportunity to undertake an authentic piece of assessment of an applied nature, enabling transformation from dependent to independent learner through the project design,. The formative feedback opportunities during preparation of the assessment promote deep learning, building learners’ capability for self-evaluation lifelong learning.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project - Applied
Length / Duration: 3000 words excluding references and appendices
Formative or Summative: Summative
Relates to learning outcomes
AOL goals: KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.1, SE 5.1, SE 5.2
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources provided on relevant unit Canvas sites.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with lectures or workshops for this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in buildings in which you attend classes via the online evacuation training.
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 05A 2024, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 05 Apr 2024)
| Unit code: | GSZ445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
Overview
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their business skills through undertaking a real-work project addressing an identified issue in their context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Undertake an applied project which synthesises learnings from previous units and results in an executive level reporting document.
Content
The content of the topic is determined by the workplace issue of choice and the application to a real world authentic situation.
Course Learning Goals (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
KS 1.1
Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
KS 1.2
Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
HO 2.1
Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
HO 2.2
Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
PC 3.1
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
PC 3.2
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
SL 4.1
Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
SL 4.2
Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
SEC 5.1
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
SEC 5.2
Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
The specific course learning goals that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Learning Approaches
A mix of consultation and formative feedback provides students with guidance and support with design and scoping of the project and to ensure that academic rigour is being applied to the project.
The workplace issue to be addressed is discussed and approved by the Unit Coordinator prior to the commencement the project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout the development of their special project and prior to submission of their summative assessment task.
Formal feedback will be received on the final summative assessment task through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment builds on the capabilities developed in previous units of the course and synthesises them into an executive level reporting document. The assessment is designed to provide learners with an opportunity to undertake an authentic piece of assessment of an applied nature, enabling transformation from dependent to independent learner through the project design,. The formative feedback opportunities during preparation of the assessment promote deep learning, building learners’ capability for self-evaluation lifelong learning.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project - Applied
Length / Duration: 3000 words excluding references and appendices
Formative or Summative: Summative
Relates to learning outcomes
AOL goals: KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.1, SE 5.1, SE 5.2
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources provided on relevant unit Canvas sites.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with lectures or workshops for this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in buildings in which you attend classes via the online evacuation training.
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 08A 2024, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 11 Jul 2024)
| Unit code: | GSZ445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
Overview
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their business skills through undertaking a real-work project addressing an identified issue in their context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Undertake an applied project which synthesises learnings from previous units and results in an executive level reporting document.
Content
The content of the topic is determined by the workplace issue of choice and the application to a real world authentic situation.
Course Learning Goals (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
KS 1.1
Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
KS 1.2
Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
HO 2.1
Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
HO 2.2
Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
PC 3.1
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
PC 3.2
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
SL 4.1
Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
SL 4.2
Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
SEC 5.1
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
SEC 5.2
Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
The specific course learning goals that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Learning Approaches
A mix of consultation and formative feedback provides students with guidance and support with design and scoping of the project and to ensure that academic rigour is being applied to the project.
The workplace issue to be addressed is discussed and approved by the Unit Coordinator prior to the commencement the project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout the development of their special project and prior to submission of their summative assessment task.
Formal feedback will be received on the final summative assessment task through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment builds on the capabilities developed in previous units of the course and synthesises them into an executive level reporting document. The assessment is designed to provide learners with an opportunity to undertake an authentic piece of assessment of an applied nature, enabling transformation from dependent to independent learner through the project design,. The formative feedback opportunities during preparation of the assessment promote deep learning, building learners’ capability for self-evaluation lifelong learning.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project - Applied
Length / Duration: 3000 words excluding references and appendices
Formative or Summative: Summative
Relates to learning outcomes
AOL goals: KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.1, SE 5.1, SE 5.2
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources provided on relevant unit Canvas sites.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with lectures or workshops for this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in buildings in which you attend classes via the online evacuation training.
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 11A 2024, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 04 Oct 2024)
| Unit code: | GSZ445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
Overview
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their business skills through undertaking a real-work project addressing an identified issue in their context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Undertake an applied project which synthesises learnings from previous units and results in an executive level reporting document.
Content
The content of the topic is determined by the workplace issue of choice and the application to a real world authentic situation.
Course Learning Goals (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
KS 1.1
Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
KS 1.2
Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
HO 2.1
Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
HO 2.2
Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
PC 3.1
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
PC 3.2
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
SL 4.1
Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
SL 4.2
Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
SEC 5.1
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
SEC 5.2
Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
The specific course learning goals that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Learning Approaches
A mix of consultation and formative feedback provides students with guidance and support with design and scoping of the project and to ensure that academic rigour is being applied to the project.
The workplace issue to be addressed is discussed and approved by the Unit Coordinator prior to the commencement the project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout the development of their special project and prior to submission of their summative assessment task.
Formal feedback will be received on the final summative assessment task through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment builds on the capabilities developed in previous units of the course and synthesises them into an executive level reporting document. The assessment is designed to provide learners with an opportunity to undertake an authentic piece of assessment of an applied nature, enabling transformation from dependent to independent learner through the project design,. The formative feedback opportunities during preparation of the assessment promote deep learning, building learners’ capability for self-evaluation lifelong learning.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project - Applied
Length / Duration: 3000 words excluding references and appendices
Formative or Summative: Summative
Relates to learning outcomes
AOL goals: KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.1, SE 5.1, SE 5.2
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources provided on relevant unit Canvas sites.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with lectures or workshops for this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in buildings in which you attend classes via the online evacuation training.
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - A 2024, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 01 Jun 2024)
| Unit code: | GSZ445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
Overview
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their business skills through undertaking a real-work project addressing an identified issue in their context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Undertake an applied project which synthesises learnings from previous units and results in an executive level reporting document.
Content
The content of the topic is determined by the workplace issue of choice and the application to a real world authentic situation.
Course Learning Goals (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
KS 1.1
Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
KS 1.2
Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
HO 2.1
Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
HO 2.2
Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
PC 3.1
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
PC 3.2
Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
SL 4.1
Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
SL 4.2
Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
SEC 5.1
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
SEC 5.2
Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
The specific course learning goals that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Learning Approaches
A mix of consultation and formative feedback provides students with guidance and support with design and scoping of the project and to ensure that academic rigour is being applied to the project.
The workplace issue to be addressed is discussed and approved by the Unit Coordinator prior to the commencement the project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout the development of their special project and prior to submission of their summative assessment task.
Formal feedback will be received on the final summative assessment task through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment builds on the capabilities developed in previous units of the course and synthesises them into an executive level reporting document. The assessment is designed to provide learners with an opportunity to undertake an authentic piece of assessment of an applied nature, enabling transformation from dependent to independent learner through the project design,. The formative feedback opportunities during preparation of the assessment promote deep learning, building learners’ capability for self-evaluation lifelong learning.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project - Applied
Length / Duration: 3000 words excluding references and appendices
Formative or Summative: Summative
Relates to learning outcomes
AOL goals: KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.1, SE 5.1, SE 5.2
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources provided on relevant unit Canvas sites.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with lectures or workshops for this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in buildings in which you attend classes via the online evacuation training.