LEO5113 · Industry challenge

Overview

This unit provides you with a structured opportunity to translate theoretical knowledge into practical application within a contemporary business environment. Acting as an industry-focused capstone project, the unit integrates a range of concepts, skills, and specialist knowledge. You will employ a variety of analytical tools and organisational frameworks to identify a real-world business problem and develop a robust, evidence-based business case in response. By the end of the unit, you will be able to demonstrate your capacity to integrate theory with professional practice through the delivery of a strategically informed and feasible business solution.

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

Learning outcomes

1. analyse complex organisational contexts to diagnose a real-world business problem using advanced theoretical frameworks related to culture, strategy, innovation, and project management
2. evaluate alternative strategic and project management approaches including agile and traditional methodologies to determine their suitability for addressing the identified business challenge
3. design a comprehensive, evidence-based business case that articulates clear goals, objectives, risks, and implementation pathways
4. create a feasible and strategically aligned project plan that integrates organisational insights, stakeholder considerations, and a detailed roadmap for delivery and evaluation.

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. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

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