HC3131 integrated Business Management Project T1 2017 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOLMES INSTITUTE FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION HOLMES INSTITUTE FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM SUBJECT OUTLINE HC3131 INTEGRATED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROJECT TRIMESTER 1 / 2017 Holmes Institute is committed to providing the highest quality education in a dynamic, student-centred learning environment. Holmes Institute fosters in its students rational thought, intellectual integrity and social responsibility. www.holmes.edu.au HC3131 integrated Business Management Project T1 2017 2 FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION Holmes Institute Faculty of Higher Education offers business courses that combine discipline-based excellence with practical application. The faculty operates on campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hong Kong. The faculty offers a Bachelor of Business, a Bachelor of Professional Accounting, a Bachelor of Fashion and Business, a Bachelor of Information Systems, a Master of Professional Accounting, a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Business. Details about the members of the faculty can be found on the homepage of the Faculty of Higher Education at www.holmes.edu.au/undergraduate. HOLMES INSTITUTE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS At Holmes Institute, the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Information Systems programs offer domestic and international students the opportunity to study a set of contemporary subjects in the field of business. These subjects prepare students for the challenges in business environments of the 21st century. These programs emphasize the global and cross-cultural dimensions of business. Teaching utilizes a combination of delivery methods and includes critical analysis and case study methods. A combination of exams, case studies and company analysis are used in assessment. The Bachelors’ programs of Holmes Institute focus on: • Developing career related capabilities • Emphasis on business numeracy and literacy • Managerial proficiency • The new economy • Leadership • Entrepreneurship • Social responsibility and ethics SUBJECT OVERVIEW & RATIONALE Welcome from the Subject Coordinator, Dr Anja M Fladrich Welcome to the Integrated Business Management Project, which students usually study in their final trimester of their Bachelor of Business degree. This subject is different from other subjects you have studied as instead of lecturers and tutorials, you need to attend fortnightly seminar and consultation sessions with your supervisor to discuss the progress of your research project. This subject requires students to undertake primary and secondary data research and produce a substantial research report. The Integrated Business Project (HC3131) is the core capstone unit in which students undertake independent research individually (in exceptional cases in teams) under the guidance and supervision of an appointed member of staff with established research expertise. The research project is proposed by the student and must be formally approved by the supervisor. The project will require the student to apply knowledge and skills across the disciplines in an integrative fashion. The project must be broad enough to facilitate this outcome. HC3131 integrated Business Management Project T1 2017 3 SUBJECT OBJECTIVES & LEARNING OUTCOMES On completing this capstone subject the students will • Understand the stages and processes involved in conducting independent research. • Demonstrate an ability to negotiate and set critical deadlines and work to them • Develop a sophisticated research proposal and design and implement it • Produce a comprehensive report indicating the relevant theoretical basis for the research, the justification for the research strategy pursued, the findings or results and the implications of these for the future. Limitations in the research will also be acknowledged. • Effectively communicate advanced concepts and the implications of the research through presentations and written work. Learning Outcomes: 1) Conducting independent research through developing a sophisticated research proposal, research design and its implementation. 2) Produce a comprehensive report indicating the relevant theoretical basis for the research, the justification for the research strategy pursued. 3) Appreciate the benefits of experiential learning by displaying good work habits, time management and self discipline. 4) Produce a comprehensive research report and effectively communicate advanced concepts and the implications of the research through additional presentations. SUBJECT ADMINISTRATION Awards Duration Core/Elective Subject weight BBus, BPA, BIS 1 semester Core (BBus) Elective (BPA, BIS) 3 credit points Mode of delivery On campus Recommended Prerequisites HC1062, HC1072, HC2022, HC3141 Workload Students are expected to attend all classes Delivery 3 hrs of seminar/consultation every fortnight Independent study 7 hrs CONTACT DETAILS Subject Coordinator Dr Anja M Fladrich [email protected] Lecturer Melbourne Campus Dr Anja M Fladrich [email protected] Lecturer Brisbane Campus Professor Paul Ryder [email protected] Lecturer Sydney Campus Ms Karen Lin Mahar [email protected] Students please note: Holmes Institute provides each student with a Holmes webmail. Faculty and Administrative staff can only communicate with you using your Holmes Institute mail address. Emails from private and/or business email accounts cannot be used and may not be answered. HC3131 integrated Business Management Project T1 2017 4 CONSULTATION TIMES Please check with your lecturer Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Brisbane Campus TBC Sydney Campus TBC Melbourne Campus 10:00 – 1:00 STUDENT ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT TYPE DUE DATE WEIGHT LEARNING OUTCOMES Research Proposal (10%) and Presentation (10%) Wk 4 20% 1 – 4 Literature Review Wk 9 15 % 1 – 4 Presentation of Findings Wk 12 15% 1 – 4 Research Report Wk 13 50% 1 – 4 In addition to the above-mentioned assessments, students are required to meet with their supervisor fortnightly for a progress report. Students are also encouraged to attend regular consultation sessions and submit drafts of their work. ASSESSMENT POLICY To be eligible to pass this subject, students must complete all forms of assessment and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. All assignments must be submitted electronically using a word processor, uploaded to Blackboard via SafeAssign. You must print and attach the full SafeAssign report with the Holmes Institute Cover Sheet to the printed assignment (hard copy). The assignment cover sheet must include the student/s name, number, subject code and subject name, subject lecturer’s name, assignment due date and time of submission. All hard copies must be submitted to the designated Assignment Submission Facility on Campus during opening hours. Submission deadlines are strictly enforced and late submission incurs penalties of 5 (five) % of the assessment value per calendar day unless an extension and/or special consideration has been granted by the Subject Coordinator prior to the assessment deadline. Unless an extension and/or special consideration has been granted by the Subject Coordinator prior to the assessment deadline, no assessments are accepted after 14 calendar days of the due date or the end of the trimester for assessments due later in a trimester. Students are requested to familiarize themselves with the Holmes Institute Assessment Policy located on the Blackboard Student Subject: HE-General Study Information (HGEN_HE) > General Information > Policies and Procedures > Holmes Institute Student Assessment Policy v1.pdf. HC3131 integrated Business Management Project T1 2017 5 STANDARD GRADING SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION GRADE LETTER RANGE High Distinction HD 80% and above Distinction D 70 – 79% Credit CR 60 – 69% Pass P 50 – 59% Fail NN 0-45% (did not meet the standard required according to the learning outcomes in the Subject Guide ) Faculty Pass* FP Awarded by Board of Examiners Supplementary Exam Granted (a temporary grade) NS Supplementary examination granted Deferred Exam (a temporary grade) ND Officially Deferred examination Fail NA Student did not submit any work according to the schedule in the Subject Guide No results NR Student did not submit any assessments Result Withheld RW Additional assessment and/or work required Result Withheld WH Outstanding fees or non-return of Holmes Institute materials * This grade is sometimes referred to as a conceded pass at other institutions Explanation of Letter Grade HD Outstanding work which exhibits sophisticated understanding and critical synthesis, analysis and evaluation of the subject matter. While the work utilizes opinions of others, judgements about the value of the subject matter are made and drawn together in an organized whole. Gaps in the subject matter might also be identified and the implications discussed. D Substantial work of high quality, which demonstrates a clear understanding of the subject matter, in which the relationship between the constituent elements are identified clearly and discussed with some level of critical analysis. The work also applies abstract ideas in concrete situations. CR Sound and competent work, which demonstrates a reasonable but not complete grasp of the subject matter. The work utilizes recall and paraphrases the work of others concerning the subject matter. Some basic level of critical analysis is evident. Originality in the work is rarely evident. P Work that demonstrates a satisfactory engagement with the subject matter such that the student is said to have a general understanding of the field. Provides an adequate basis for further study. NN Did not meet the learning objective of the subject HC3131 integrated Business Management Project T1 2017 6 VIEWING STUDENT GRADES Results including the final grade can be viewed via the Grade Centre on Blackboard. Results for all assessments are published within two weeks of the due date of the assessment and the final examination. Students who wish to appeal their mark for a specific assessment are advised to follow the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook. PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT Holmes Institute view any forms of academic misconduct as most serious offences. Academic misconduct in any form during an examination is not tolerated and will be dealt with according to the policies and procedures set out in the Holmes Institute Student Handbook (located on Blackboard in the Student General information Subject: HE-General Study Information (HGEN_HE) > General Information. Plagiarism occurs when one uses another person’s ideas or manner of expressing them and passes them off as one’s own work by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement (that is, referencing the source). Any instances of plagiarism will be dealt with promptly). It is important that student reference their work appropriately. The Faculty of Higher Education at Holmes Institute uses the Harvard style of referencing. A detailed guide to referencing can be found in the Student Handbook and Resource Centres. It is expected that you will be familiar with the Harvard style of referencing. USE OF BLACKBOARD Holmes Institute uses Blackboard as its online teaching platform and all students enrolled have access to Blackboard to view and download their lecture material, grades, important announcements on their subjects and discussion rooms for selected subjects. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to check Blackboard on a regular basis. It is expected that students will have viewed lecture materials and additional readings before class. All students are advised to familiarize themselves with the use of Blackboard. Guides to Blackboard are available in the Resource Centre on each campus. Should you have difficulties accessing and/or using Blackboard, please contact your lecturer or the Holmes Institute Blackboard Helpdesk on: [email protected]. USE OF RESOURCE CENTER AND PROQUEST For most subjects, students are expected to engage in additional research. Textbooks and teaching materials available in the Resource Centre will be of use here. In addition, current students have access to a range of electronic academic journals via ProQuest, which is accessible once you log into Blackboard. Should you require any assistance with the use of ProQuest and/or online research, please contact your lecturer and/or the Resource Centre staff on your campus. STUDY SKILLS & ACADEMIC SUPPORT Students who have difficulties with their studies and/or specific forms of assessment should contact their lecturer/tutor or Higher Education Coordinator on their campus. Holmes Institute also offers regular Academic Support, which is free for any student enrolled. Students with insufficient academic progress are required to attend regular Academic Support sessions. Academic Support sessions are timetabled each trimester. HC3131 integrated Business Management Project T1 2017 7 DETAILED INFORMATION ON SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS Item Due date Weighting Length Research Proposal and Presentation Wk 4 20% 3 pages, 10 minutes presentation Literature Review Wk 9 15 % 4-5 pages minimum Presentation of Findings Wk 12 15% 15-20 minutes presentation Research Report Wk 13 50% Minimum of 25 pages Assessment criteria The assessment criteria will be discussed in detail by the supervisor during seminars/consultation sessions. Students are expected to check Blackboard announcements regularly for seminar sessions. SUBJECT RESOURCES Prescribed Textbook (compulsory) There are no set texts in this subject. However, students are expected to consult textbook purchased and used throughout their studies. Moreover, students are expected to undertake substantial secondary research making ample use of academic books and journals available in the Resource Centre and accessible via ProQuest. Please approach your supervisor if you are unsure how to use and/or access ProQuest. STUDENT ASSISTANCE Studying in higher education presents many experiences and challenges. These might involve academic, personal and/or professional issues. At Holmes Institute, we have a range of people who can help you with various challenges. The following table identifies contact points should you require any support. SUPPORT REQUIRED WHO TO CONTACT Information for Current Students Holmes Institute Student Handbook Academic Probation / Mentoring Academic Mentors, Associate Dean Accommodation Holmes Institute Home Stay Computers, Blackboard, Email IT and Blackboard Help Desk emails: [email protected]; [email protected] Disability Needs Holmes Institute Campus Directors Employment and Careers Career Development Team Enrolment Higher Education Coordinator on Campus Exams Higher Education Coordinator on Campus Financial Issues Holmes Institute Campus Directors Personal Issues National Higher Education Program Manager, Mentoring Team Proquest Database Librarian on Campus Study Skills Holmes Institute Academic Support & Study Skills Team Visa Issues, COEs etc. Higher Education Coordinator on Campus This subject outline was prepared by the Course Development Team for the Undergraduate Programs, Faculty of Higher Education, Holmes Institute. It was correct at the time of publication. Change to the Subject Outline may occur at any time. However, the Faculty of Higher Education endeavours to inform the students accordingly. This publication is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism, or review as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process or placed in computer memory without written permission. Enquires should be made to Holmes Institute Faculty of Higher Education. © Copyright 2017. HC3131 integrated Business Management Project T1 2017 8 GLOSSARY OF DIRECTION WORDS FOR ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS Analyse Show the nature of something identifying the essential elements and g how they are related. Argue Present the case for and/or against a particular proposition. Compare Identify the characteristics/qualities that resemble each other. Look for similarities but also differences. Contrast Emphasize differences between things, events, problems, or qualities. Criticise Express your judgement about the truth of factors or views mentioned. Come to conclusions and discuss the positive points as well as possible limitations. Define Give clear and concise meanings of an item. Do not provide a detailed explanation but include limits of the definition and how the item defined differs from other items. Describe Recount, characterise, outline, and relate in sequence. Discuss Examine, analyse and give reasons for and against. Be comprehensive in your answer and give details, usually to assess how satisfactory something is. Evaluate Carefully appraise in relation to some standard including advantages, limitations, the costs and benefits as appropriate; attempt to make a judgement. Examine Investigate critically, appraise a subject or matter in detail. Explain Clarify, interpret, and elaborate on the material presented. Give reasons for differences of opinion or results, and try to analyse reasons behind it. Illustrate Use a concrete example, diagram, or figure to explain or clarify a problem or issue. Indicate Identify and then focus attention so as to clarify. Justify Prove or give reasons for particular conclusions or decisions. Outline Present the main features or aspects showing main points and subordinate points. Do not include minor details and emphasize the classification of things. Review Examine a subject critically, analysing and commenting on important or controversial statements. State Present the main points in a brief and clear sequence. Do not give specific details or examples. Summarise Give the main points or facts in a condensed, concise form. (Source: Adapted from Monash University, http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/quickrefs/29-direction-words.xml, accessed 14 February 2013)