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ENGG3050 – Engineering Leadership and Entrepreneurship
2025 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Darren Bagnall
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ENGG2000 and ENGG2050
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The 5th SPINE unit aims to develop professional, transferable and employability skills. This unit deals with the skills required to effectively lead and manage an ill-defined engineering project. Students will be exposed to tools and concepts that are integral to the success of any engineering projects. Students will be able to perform the appropriate cost/benefit analysis and apply the appropriate risk mitigation techniques to ensure project success. Furthermore, students will be able to view all engineering projects and endeavours from a finance perspective and the ability to apply the appropriate priorities to balance societal benefits verses financial gains. Students will be able to apply these skills in managing any large-scaled multi-domain multi-disciplinary projects. Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
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: Analyse and model engineering projects for feasibility using cost, benefit and efficiency perspectives.
- ULO2: Applying management and leadership tools to effectively engage with the relevant stakeholders of an engineering project.
- ULO3: Explain and demonstrate ethical judgment and ethical practices.
- ULO4: Apply appropriate tools to manage teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering outcomes.
- ULO5: Communicate an engineering solution as a value proposition to relevant stakeholders.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective writing | 6% | No | Week 7 and Week 13 |
| Online quizzes | 30% | No | Weeks 4, 6, 8 and 10 |
| Case study 2 | 17% | No | 26/05/2025 |
| Workshop Activities | 10% | No | Weekly |
| In class presentation | 20% | No | At some point during Weeks 9-13 |
| Case study 1 | 17% | No | 24/03/2025 |
Reflective writing
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 7 and Week 13
Weighting: 6%
Reflective writing on transferable skills learnt. There will be two required submission at two-time points in the semester. Refer to iLearn for more information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and model engineering projects for feasibility using cost, benefit and efficiency perspectives.
- Explain and demonstrate ethical judgment and ethical practices.
Online quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 6, 8 and 10
Weighting: 30%
5 online quizzes throughout session
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and model engineering projects for feasibility using cost, benefit and efficiency perspectives.
- Applying management and leadership tools to effectively engage with the relevant stakeholders of an engineering project.
- Explain and demonstrate ethical judgment and ethical practices.
- Apply appropriate tools to manage teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering outcomes.
Case study 2
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 26/05/2025
Weighting: 17%
Case study on engineering entrepreneurship
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and model engineering projects for feasibility using cost, benefit and efficiency perspectives.
- Applying management and leadership tools to effectively engage with the relevant stakeholders of an engineering project.
- Explain and demonstrate ethical judgment and ethical practices.
- Communicate an engineering solution as a value proposition to relevant stakeholders.
Workshop Activities
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
Students will demonstrate their learning & skill by contributing to discussion and exercises in workshop activities. Indicative hours spent on assessment excludes scheduled workshop hours.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and model engineering projects for feasibility using cost, benefit and efficiency perspectives.
- Applying management and leadership tools to effectively engage with the relevant stakeholders of an engineering project.
- Explain and demonstrate ethical judgment and ethical practices.
- Apply appropriate tools to manage teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering outcomes.
- Communicate an engineering solution as a value proposition to relevant stakeholders.
In class presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: At some point during Weeks 9-13
Weighting: 20%
In class presentation on a given research topic
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Communicate an engineering solution as a value proposition to relevant stakeholders.
Case study 1
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 24/03/2025
Weighting: 17%
Case study on engineering leadership
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Applying management and leadership tools to effectively engage with the relevant stakeholders of an engineering project.
- Explain and demonstrate ethical judgment and ethical practices.
- Apply appropriate tools to manage teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering outcomes.
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
Information and Resources required for this unit will all be made available through ilearn. This includes a weekly on-line video lecture/briefing, a list of prescribed reading and other actions.
Engagment through the course will be realised in the SGTAs. In each facilitated SGTA you will work through assignments with your assigned group.
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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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 connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 17/02/2025 | sorry, I realised a couple of submission dates needed changing |
Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook