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ATS3173 · Workplace innovation project

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Intercultural Studies

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

In this unit, you will have the opportunity to work on a real-world innovation project. You will develop an understanding of the theoretical frameworks underpinning contemporary approaches to innovation including Design Thinking. You will work in interdisciplinary project-based teams to gain practical experience in developing solutions to an authentic stakeholder brief. Projects will be overseen by stakeholders and an academic team. You will pitch your final project concept to an expert panel.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1ParticipationExercise10%
2Research projectWritten20%
3ReflectionWritten20%
4PitchPresentation40%
5ReportWritten10%

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

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

  1. identify and analyse the key theoretical frameworks underpinning contemporary approaches to innovation;
  2. apply innovation frameworks to real-world challenges;
  3. develop and implement communication and collaboration strategies within a team;
  4. develop and communicate ideas in a variety of formats for a range of audiences.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

ActivityDuration
Lectures4.5 hours
Tutorials27 hours
Assessments6 hours
Seminars6 hours

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