Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Jaco Lok
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MBA and (MGSM820 or MMBA8020) and (MGSM835 or MMBA8035) and (MGSM850 or MMBA8050 or MMBA8055) and (MMBA8006 or MMBA8075)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This Capstone unit is the final unit of the MBA and is designed to challenge and transform you into a strategic thinker, manager, leader, or entrepreneur. This unit involves live case projects which will require you to develop and pitch strategic solutions that deliver a sustainable competitive advantage for a client organisation. You will receive mentoring from faculty staff as you embark on identifying and designing an innovate and viable strategic solution to the live case problem. The integrated nature of this unit will test your management/leadership skills, your ability to synthesise knowledge and skills from a range of disciplines, as well as specialised knowledge and skills in strategic management, and have a real impact on the client organisation. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Assignment 1: Live case project 1 – Client report | 30% | No | Week 4 |
Assignment 2A: Live case project 2 – Client presentation | 30% | No | Week 7 or Week 8 |
Assignment 2B: Live case project 2 – Individual report | 20% | No | Week 10 |
Assessment 3: Participation and team evaluation | 20% | No | Weeks 1 to 10 |
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 30%
Students will generate strategic insights for a chosen live case by applying relevant course materials and produce a 2,000-word report.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 7 or Week 8
Weighting: 30%
Students will be required to deliver a maximum of 20 minutes group presentation to provide strategic insights and recommendations on an assigned live case.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
In this assignment, students will build on the strategic recommendations from the group presentation (Assignment 2A) and provide an implementation strategy through a 2,000-word report.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weeks 1 to 10
Weighting: 20%
Students will be assessed on their contributions on the iLearn Discussion Boards, contribution to discussion in class, and a self-reflection essay on team dynamics.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required Text |
None. Required weekly readings and case studies will be available on iLearn. |
Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ |
Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via Leganto on the iLearn Unit page |
Inherent Requirements |
None |
Please see iLearn.
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Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook