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AMG5157 · Industry challenges
2027 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5Malaysia School of Arts and Social Sciences
Overview
In this unit you will work on real‑world challenges that are identified and refined in consultation with industry partners. You will apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout your degree to analyse these issues and propose well‑informed solutions. You will be guided in the development of individual communication projects, with opportunities to engage with and present your work to key industry stakeholders. You are encouraged to view your assessment tasks not only as academic requirements but also as valuable components of your professional development, demonstrating your capacity for industry‑focused applied research, effective communication and other essential professional skills.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pitch | Presentation | 20% | — |
| 2 | Multimedia presentation | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 3 | Career development task | Work integrated | 50% | — |
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- design, develop and manage a research project informed by industry needs;
- produce work that demonstrates strong engagement with established theories, methods and practices in your field;
- present project findings effectively through written and other communication formats;
- reflect critically on your learning, experiences and outcomes throughout the research process.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per teaching period typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 hours |
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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