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ENGG8102 – Engineering Management Capstone

2024 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
June Ho
june.ho@mq.edu.au
Contact via Via email
School of Engineering, 50 Waterloo Road
Via email
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
60cp at 6000 level or above
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This final unit is a crucial element of the engineering management program as it offers students the opportunity to utilize their comprehensive understanding of the subject in a practical context. Through this unit, students will explore the different aspects involved in engineering management across the entire life cycle of a project, from initiation to successful completion. They will be challenged to apply their knowledge and skills to design medium to large-scale engineering projects based on real-world scenarios. Additionally, this unit emphasizes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and ensures that students are able to implement advanced engineering management knowledge applicable to all fields of engineering practice.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Apply acquired analytical and theoretical knowledge to the design and implementation of engineering projects
  • ULO2: Identify the responsibilities and deliverables of engineering managers from the project's initiation to successful completion.
  • ULO3: Compare different project delivery methods, assess the associated risks, and follow standard procedures for risk mitigation.
  • ULO4: Estimate project timelines and scheduling resources within required budgets.
  • ULO5: Evaluate progress and performance, and take necessary measures for optimum output.

General Assessment Information

Grading and passing requirements for unit

In order to pass this unit, a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).

Late Submission

All assessments must be undertaken at the time indicated in the unit guide. Should these activities be missed due to illness or misadventure, students may apply for Special Consideration.

Assessments not submitted by the due date will receive a mark in accordance with the late submission policy as follows: A 12-hour grace period will be given after which the following deductions will be applied to the awarded assessment mark: 12 to 24 hours late = 25% deduction; for each day thereafter, an additional 25% per day. After this time, a mark of zero (0) will be given. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Final Presentation 10% No Week 13
Final Report 25% No Week 13
Project Proposal 25% No Week 5
Capstone reflection essays 30% No Week 6, 10
Meeting Log 10% No Weekly

Final Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%

 

Presenting to the panel. Students are required to deliver a comprehensive oral presentation about their final project at the end of the unit.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply acquired analytical and theoretical knowledge to the design and implementation of engineering projects
  • Identify the responsibilities and deliverables of engineering managers from the project's initiation to successful completion.
  • Compare different project delivery methods, assess the associated risks, and follow standard procedures for risk mitigation.
  • Estimate project timelines and scheduling resources within required budgets.
  • Evaluate progress and performance, and take necessary measures for optimum output.

Final Report

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

 

A final report on the group project, which should include an overview of the project, an analysis of the project's outcomes and achievements, and a reflection on the challenges faced and lessons learned throughout the project's development. The report should also include an assessment of the team's performance and individual contributions, as well as recommendations for future improvements. The report should be presented in a professional and well-structured manner, with clear and concise language and appropriate supporting materials such as diagrams, tables, and references.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply acquired analytical and theoretical knowledge to the design and implementation of engineering projects
  • Identify the responsibilities and deliverables of engineering managers from the project's initiation to successful completion.
  • Compare different project delivery methods, assess the associated risks, and follow standard procedures for risk mitigation.
  • Estimate project timelines and scheduling resources within required budgets.
  • Evaluate progress and performance, and take necessary measures for optimum output.

Project Proposal

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 25%

 

A written report is required as part of the assessment for this unit, which should include a conceptual design and project planning for the chosen topic.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply acquired analytical and theoretical knowledge to the design and implementation of engineering projects
  • Identify the responsibilities and deliverables of engineering managers from the project's initiation to successful completion.
  • Compare different project delivery methods, assess the associated risks, and follow standard procedures for risk mitigation.
  • Estimate project timelines and scheduling resources within required budgets.
  • Evaluate progress and performance, and take necessary measures for optimum output.

Capstone reflection essays

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 6, 10
Weighting: 30%

 

Students are required to write The Capstone Reflections and Engineering Management domains.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply acquired analytical and theoretical knowledge to the design and implementation of engineering projects
  • Compare different project delivery methods, assess the associated risks, and follow standard procedures for risk mitigation.
  • Evaluate progress and performance, and take necessary measures for optimum output.

Meeting Log

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%

 

Students are required to actively engage with the project-related activities, and to demonstrate a professional demeanour towards project management and record-keeping.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply acquired analytical and theoretical knowledge to the design and implementation of engineering projects
  • Identify the responsibilities and deliverables of engineering managers from the project's initiation to successful completion.
  • Compare different project delivery methods, assess the associated risks, and follow standard procedures for risk mitigation.
  • Estimate project timelines and scheduling resources within required budgets.
  • Evaluate progress and performance, and take necessary measures for optimum output.

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

Communication will be made via your university email or through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to unit convernor's email address.

 

Textbook: The Guide to the Engineering Management Body of Knowledge, 5th Ed. American Society for Engineering Management, 2019.

Unit Schedule

Refer to iLearn and lecture notes for the unit schedule.

Policies and Procedures

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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

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Academic Integrity

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Changes from Previous Offering

Changing assessment: adding Capstone reflection essays.

Unit information based on version 2024.03 of the Handbook