BEX3306 · Sustainability and climate project

Overview

This is a 6 credit point small team or individual based unit, that is designed to deliver real world industry-facing experience through participating as consultants (with academic guidance) on an actual business or organisational project, where outcomes have a strong sustainability and/or climate focus.

Offerings

Assessment

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

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. determine project scope and approach based on analysis of client needs, using business evidence and contemporary practice in applied project contexts;
2. apply relevant business theories, concepts and tools creatively to address complex business challenges;
3. communicate evolving project insights, outputs and recommendations clearly, professionally and appropriately across various stakeholder interactions;
4. produce industry-standard project deliverables and recommendations as a coherent business solution that is evidence-based and context-specific;
5. evaluate personal and team development using industry-standard feedback practices, digital tools, and collaborative approaches that value diverse perspectives in complex sustainability project contexts;
6. demonstrate a systems mindset grounded in empathy and ethical principles to appropriately address a sustainability/climate challenge.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester. As this is a self-directed project, the spread of this workload equates to roughly 2 days a week of individual effort towards the project, with a key part of this workload including separate weekly meetings with your client, academic supervisor and project team, as well as working collaboratively with your project team to develop project deliverables, alongside your independent study. Independent study may include associated research, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. Scheduled workshops (masterclasses) also contribute to this workload, supporting the development of project and consulting skills. Please note, attendance at the workshops is optional but highly recommended. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, industry/expert guest directed, peer directed, and online engagement activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled workshop, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled workshop.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.