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Group Project (MGMT90129)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The Group Project is a group research project, undertaken for an external organisation, with the aim of investigating and proposing a solution to a real problem or challenge for the organisation. The Group Project provides an opportunity for students to work in teams, to apply and extend their knowledge acquired in the EMA coursework modules, and to further their experiential learning in a specific professional context. Integral to this learning experience are team work, understanding the needs of the organisation and engaging with the organisation to define the problem to be solved, the scope of the project, and the nature of the final product. Students in the Group Project will be supervised by the Subject Coordinator in collaboration with a Designated Supervisor at the external host organisation. The student teams will have the opportunity to be co-located with the external organisation, to extend their professional networks, and to acquire appropriate professional work experience. Students will deliver the results of their project to the organisation in both written format and in a formal presentation. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on their experience.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- help to define and solve a real problem identified by an external organisation;
- apply and extend knowledge obtained through prior completion of EMA subjects in a professional setting;
- learn to work effectively as part of a small team in a professional setting;
- develop project planning and management skills; and
- effectively communicate results to client groups and an academic audience.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subjects, students should gain the following generic skills:
- advanced communication skills (written and verbal) appropriate to professional contexts;
- project management skills, including scoping projects, developing timelines and meeting deadlines;
- team work and task management;
- research and critical thinking in application to a real world problem; and
- interpersonal skills, including the capacity to work effectively in teams and to develop relationships with clients.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students are required to apply for this subject during the semester prior to the commencement of the Group Project. Students must contact the Subject Coordinator before enrolling in this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90131 | Internship II |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
MGMT90164 | EMA Special Project |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Students undertaking an internship with a host agency may be required to satisfy a number of requirements, including:
- undergoing a recent National Police Record Check
- holding a valid Working with Children Check for the relevant state/territory
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 7,000 word group project that is developed in consultation with the external organisation that hosts the project. It will be assessed and graded jointly by the organisation and the Subject Coordinator. It is worth 70% of the final result and each student will be awarded the same mark and result for the project. Due at the end of the semester.
- A formal oral group presentation of the Group Project, equivalent to 1,500 words, and worth 15% of the final result. This presentation will occur at a formal event, involving the host organisations for the group projects and academic staff and students in the EMA program. This is a group assignment and each student in the group will be awarded the same result for this task.
- A 1,500 word reflective essay, due at the completion of the subject. This is an individual assignment and it will require students to reflect critically and personally on their experience of the Group Project. It is worth 15% of the final result and it will be assessed by the Subject Coordinator.
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Hurdle: The following hurdle requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final report or thesis:
- Submit a 500-word project proposal, by the end of week 1.
- Submit a 1000-word project update mid-way through semester.
- Participation in a group presentation to occur at a date negotiated by the organisation and subject coordinator.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular academic and/or organisational partner supervision sessions and/or meetings across the semester of approximately 4 hours in total or as negotiated between the students, organisational partner and/or subject coordinator; and approximately 24 hours across the semester at the host organisation or as negotiated between the students, organisation and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular academic and/or organisational partner supervision sessions and/or meetings across the semester of approximately 4 hours in total or as negotiated between the students, organisational partner and/or subject coordinator; and approximately 24 hours across the semester at the host organisation or as negotiated between the students, organisation and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Students are required to apply for this subject during the semester prior to the commencement of the Group Project. Students must contact the Subject Coordinator before enrolling in this subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
The Group Project is a group research project, undertaken for an external organisation, with the aim of investigating and proposing a solution to a real problem or challenge for the organisation. The Group Project provides an opportunity for students to work in teams, to apply and extend their knowledge acquired in the EMA coursework modules, and to further their experiential learning in a specific professional context. Integral to this learning experience are team work, understanding the needs of the organisation and engaging with the organisation to define the problem to be solved, the scope of the project, and the nature of the final product. Students in the Group Project will be supervised by the Subject Coordinator in collaboration with a Designated Supervisor at the external host organisation.
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022