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MGMT3020 – Management Project

2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances

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.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Deborah Howlett
deborah.howlett@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
20cp at 2000 level including ((MGMT2010 or BBA310) and MGMT2018)
Corequisites Corequisites
MGMT3051
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

By working on a management-based group project, this unit is designed to provide students with the opportunity to extend, but most importantly to apply, the knowledge and skills that they have gained throughout their Bachelor of Commerce (Management major) degree. The aim of the project is to provide a solution to a problem set by an industry partner, such as a not-for-profit organisation, government agency or for-profit organisation, and to present the solution to an organisation representative at the end of the session. The challenge set by the partner could be, but not limited to, leadership challenges, organisational restructures, and business modelling. It is expected that students will liaise with the industry partner throughout the session to ensure they are working effectively towards the end goal. Students will gain an insight into organisations and be able to contextualise the course's learning outcomes in the final management project. Students will be assessed on a reflective journal, and on both the written and oral components of their reports.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Assess the nature of project management issues and the environment in which they are generated and recommend strategic management solutions.
  • ULO2: Apply and communicate principles of consultancy management to a range of management issues.
  • ULO3: Analyse and apply management and leadership knowledge and theory to reviewing strategic management within an organisation.
  • ULO4: Work collaboratively within a student group on undertaking, producing and delivering a group project.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Policy:

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.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Individual Presentation 30% No Weeks 5 to 9
Group Presentation 20% No Weeks 11 and 12
Group Report 30% No Week 13
Reflection 20% No Week 13

Individual Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weeks 5 to 9
Weighting: 30%

 

The initial presentation will be of a 7 minute duration and will occur before the submission of the written report. It will be marked individually and is worth 30%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply and communicate principles of consultancy management to a range of management issues.

Group Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weeks 11 and 12
Weighting: 20%

 

The second presentation will require each student to synthesise their report as part of a group. The presentation will be no longer than 20 minutes per group. The presentation is worth 20% with artefacts.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply and communicate principles of consultancy management to a range of management issues.
  • Work collaboratively within a student group on undertaking, producing and delivering a group project.

Group Report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%

 

Each group is required to contribute to a 5000 word group report. It is worth 30% and is marked as a group. As part of the report, there is a peer assessment component.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Assess the nature of project management issues and the environment in which they are generated and recommend strategic management solutions.
  • Analyse and apply management and leadership knowledge and theory to reviewing strategic management within an organisation.
  • Work collaboratively within a student group on undertaking, producing and delivering a group project.

Reflection

Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%

 

Students will reflect on target knowledge learnt throughout their program and their own unique experiences within their Group Project. This will be an online reflection exercise.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and apply management and leadership knowledge and theory to reviewing strategic management within an organisation.
  • Work collaboratively within a student group on undertaking, producing and delivering a group project.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Required Text

None. Readings will be made 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 with audio and video functions. Access to reliable internet services and sufficient network bandwith to participate in Zoom tutorials as 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 the links on the iLearn Unit page

Inherent Requirements

None

Unit Schedule

Please see iLearn

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

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.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

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

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

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. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

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