Industry Innovation Project
Overview
This unit aims to bring students from multiple disciplines together in interdisciplinary teams to apply their disciplinary knowledge and skills to deliver recommendations and/or outcomes for an industry or community partner. Students will build confidence and prepare for the future world of work by: - Working in interdisciplinary teams to problem-solve and innovate; - Developing project management and collaboration skills; and - Engaging in reflection and career development learning to develop their professional identity and understanding of how disciplinary knowledge and skills can be applied in various contexts.
Requisites
27-October-2024
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Analyse a problem or challenge presented by an industry/community partner
- Synthesise and apply ideas from various disciplines to develop potential solutions or recommendations for an industry/community partner
- Implement project management strategies to complete a project for an industry/community partner
- Identify and apply appropriate communication strategies for different stakeholders
- Reflect on working in an interdisciplinary team and learning and self-evaluate for improved practice and career development.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Contact (Phasing out) Online Class | 0.91 | 11 weeks | 10 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Workshop | 2.00 | 10 weeks | 20 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 6.67 | 12 weeks | 80 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Individual Study | 3.33 | 12 weeks | 40 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briefing Report | Group | 5 - 10% | 3,4 |
| Business and Operational Plan | Group | 15 - 25% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Progress Report | Individual | 30 - 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Project Presentation | Individual/Group | 15 - 25% | 1,2,4,5 |
| Reflective Essay | Individual | 15 - 25% | 4,5 |
Content
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Interdisciplinary team collaborationÂ
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Interdisciplinary problem-solving methodologies Â
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Project managementÂ
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Professional communication with diverse stakeholders
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Reflection for improved practice and career development
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.