MANAGEMT 7122 - Enterprise Project

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 1 - 2025

This course is the culmination of applied learning from the MBA. Based on a foundation of rigorous research and real-world problem solving, students will work with organisations to address significant organisational, industry, and/or societal issues. Students will formalise a research question and project proposal, review extant literature, conduct primary and secondary research, analyse and synthesise data and ultimately reporting findings in both a presentation and written report. This research project will draw on all the knowledge, insights and capabilities developed in the previous courses of the MBA. Each project will be individually supervised and should make a clear contribution to an enterprise that makes a positive impact on people and the environment. The course also contains an important reflective element, where students are required to consider their journey through the MBA, analysing their leadership growth and other developments.

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Course Details

Course Code	MANAGEMT 7122
Course	Enterprise Project
Coordinating Unit	Management
Term	Trimester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	3 hours per week with workshops and individual supervision
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Incompatible	MANAGEMT 7117, MANAGEMT 7120, MANAGEMT 7121
Assumed Knowledge	Final course of the Executive Master of Business Administration programs
Restrictions	Available only to Executive Master of Business Administration students

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mrs Lorraine Caruso

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Develop a clear and realistic research proposal
2	Integrate theory and data to analyse key issues
3	Create viable solutions to organisational, industry and/or social problems and report findings to key stakeholders
4	Reflect on their leadership and personal development through the MBA program

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2,4
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	3,4
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	3,4
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	3,4
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	3,4
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1,2
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	4

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course contains face-to-face contact with a supervisor.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students can expect to spend a total of about 120 hours on the social enterprise project (this includes face-to-face contact with the supervisor, contact with the research sponsoring organisation and self-directed research).

Learning Activities Summary

Regular meetings with supervisor; contact with organisation sponsoring research; self-directed research.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Project proposal	Formative and Summative	10%	1
Project report	Summative	50%	2,3
Project presentation	Summative	20%	2,3
Reflective journal	Summative	20%	4

Assessment Detail

Project Proposal
Students will prepare a project proposal describing the project in brief, indicating the theories applicable, data required, societal implications, and providing a detailed project plan. The proposal should be no more than 750 words

Project Report
Students will prepare a research report outlining the problem being addressed, research design, analysis and findings, conclusions and recommendations for action. The report should be no more than 5,000 words (to be discussed and agreed with supervisor following project planning).

Project Presentation
Students will present findings to an audience of their clients, peers and business school academics. The presentation will describe the project and focus on outcomes and impact. The presentation should be no longer than 30 minutes, with an additional 10 mins for Q&A.

Reflective Journal
The individual journal will map the learning journey of each student participating in the Enterprise Project and capture their broader learning in the MBA. Initial outcome expectations should be coupled with insights gained and critical reflections on theory and practice; reflections should be considered they relate leadership and personal development. The journal should be no more than 2,000 words.

Submission

Online using MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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