Final Year Capstone Project 2 (Eng/Bus)
Overview
This unit of study follows on from ENG40012 Final year Capstone Project 1. In this unit students complete the innovative engineering and business research project commenced in ENG40012 applying research methods and reflecting on broader professional issues related to the project.
Requisites
01-June-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Plan and manage an innovative engineering and business research project, within given constraints, using knowledge and skills developed during the course (K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A2, A3, A4, A6)
- Research a complex problem by formulating a research question, appraising current literature and developments, and applying research principles and methods (K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3, A4)
- Demonstrate effective professional written and oral communication to a variety of audiences through proposals, business arguments, reports, documentation and presentations (A2, A4)
- Apply problem-solving methodologies to generate, evaluate and justify innovative solutions (K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A3)
- Use project management processes and tools, and self-management skills, to plan and manage project work (K5, K6, S4, A2, A4, A5, A6)
- Reflect on professional engineering and business practice and its impact on the project, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations, along with standards and codes of practice (K5, K6, S4, A1, A2, A4)
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct and professional accountability in all aspects of project work, including teamwork, dealing with stakeholders and demonstrating a professional image (K5, K6, S4, A1, A2, A5, A6)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
Live Online |
1 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Specified Activities Supervisor Meetings |
1 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Online Learning Activities |
0.5 | 12 weeks | 6 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning |
10 | 12 weeks | 120 |
| Total | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULOs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Workbook | Individual | 5-15% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Presentation | Individual/Group | 5-15% | 1,2,3 |
| Report | Individual/Group | 55-65% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Research Piece | Individual/Group | 15-25% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
The final year research project will be of an analytical, experimental, design or computational nature (or a combination of these), with significant elements of creativity and originality. Learning will take place primarily through:
- Independent research, guided by the student’s supervisors from the University and industry if applicable.
- Guest speakers’ seminars and class discussions and presentations. The seminars will focus on contemporary issues in the engineering profession.
- Workshop/discussion on professional skills such as professional codes of conduct, digital footprint, data ethics and data management
The two Capstone units together (ENG40012 and ENG40013) normally include a concise literature survey and developmental work such as design, analysis, simulation, experimental investigation, construction, programming, data analysis and discussion, and drawing conclusions.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.