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ENGG8102 – Engineering Management Capstone

2025 – 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 Email
School of Engineering, 3MD, Room 246
Arrangement by 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.

Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) 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: 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

Requirements to pass the unit

To pass this unit you need to achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50% across all assessments.

Attendance and participation

We strongly encourage all students to actively participate in all learning activities. Regular engagement is crucial for your success in this unit, as these activities provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of the material, collaborate with peers, and receive valuable feedback from instructors, to assist in completing the unit assessments. Your active participation not only enhances your own learning experience but also contributes to a vibrant and dynamic learning environment for everyone.

Late Assessment Submission and Penalties

Late Submission is not accepted in this unit unless a Special Consideration has been submitted and approved.

Special Considerations

The Special Consideration Policy aims to support students who have been impacted by short-term circumstances or events that are serious, unavoidable and significantly disruptive, and which may affect their performance in assessment. If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the assessments in this unit on time, please inform the convenor and submit a Special Consideration request through https://connect.mq.edu.au.

Descriptions of Assessment Activities

Assessment Criteria (presentation and report): rubrics 

Submission of Assessments: All assignments and reports must be submitted electronically through iLearn (in pdf format). Submissions will undergo plagiarism checkers using the Turnitin software. For more details on the policies of academic penalties relating to academic honesty, please refer to the policies and procedures section below. Resubmission of any assessment task is not allowed under any circumstances. 

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Final Presentation 30% No Week 12 or 13
Reflective quiz on Engineering Management domains 30% No Week 8
Final Report 40% No Week 13

Final Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 12 or 13
Weighting: 30%

 

Students are required to deliver a comprehensive oral presentation about their 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.

Reflective quiz on Engineering Management domains

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 30%

 

Students will complete a quiz on Engineering Management domains to demonstrate their knowledge of the discipline.

 
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: 60 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%

 

Students will work in groups to complete a group report, which must be submitted at a designated point during the session. The report should include a project overview, project plan, and an analysis of the project's outcomes and achievements.

Each student will be responsible for completing an individual section of the group report, as well as a personal reflection on the project.

More information will be provided in the unit guide

 

 

 
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

All teaching activities will be conducted on campus. 

 

Methods of Communication

We will communicate with you via your university email and through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to the unit convenor via the contact email on iLearn.

 

Formal notification of assessment tasks, grading rubrics, and due dates will be posted on iLearn.

 

Resources

All unit materials are uploaded on iLearn.

Unit Schedule

Refer to iLearn for the unit schedule.

Week 1 classes

Teaching activities will commence in week 1. All teaching activities will be conducted on campus. 

 

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 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.

Student Support

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

Academic Success

Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

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.

Changes from Previous Offering

To enable students more time to focus on learning, understanding and reflecting on the content of our unit we have revised the assessment structure as follows.

There are now only three assessments: quiz, report and presentation.

Although no marks are associated with attendance, all activities provide you with key content designed to help you understand content and complete the assessments.

Engineers Australia Competency Mapping

EA Competency Standard

Unit Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

 ULO1

1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.

UL01

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge

UL01

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions

 ULO1

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice

ULO1

1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.

 ULO1

Engineering Application Ability

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving

ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5

Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

ULO2

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

ULO2

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

ULO2

3.4 Professional use and management of information.

ULO2

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

ULOs

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

ULO2

 

Unit information based on version 2025.04 of the Handbook