James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

LB5217 - Community Project

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Business

The following eligibility criteria apply: 1. Successful completion of at least two study periods in an MBA or joint MBA program 2. GPA 5.0 3. Two references from campus lecturers 4. No academic misconduct reports 5. Pre-existing employment experience in an Australian workplace 6. Offers will be made following an interview process discussing potential host organisations 7. Students must not receive monetary or "in-kind" remuneration for any part of the project.

The community project is one of two alternative capstone subjects for the MBA which brings together the theoretical material covered in the course and applies it to practice based learning in the form of a community project. Small teams of students devise, develop, deliver and document an integrated project for a real community organisation or activity. The community project must be clearly articulated and provide achievable outcomes which will be evaluated by the host organisation based on a group pitch and documented plan.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:21 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 5 LB, CO, TO SUBJECTS. MINIMUM 15CP OF LB5, CO5 SUBJECTS

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2013
Face to face teaching 01-Aug-2013 to 31-Oct-2013 (Face to face dates are Thurs 1/8, 15/8, 5/9, 26/9 & 31/10 4pm -6pm)
Coord/Lect: Dr Murray Prideaux.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours - 10 hours supervised
    Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (60%); assignments (20%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2013
    Face to face teaching 28-Feb-2013 to 23-May-2013 (Face to face dates are Thurs 28/2, 7/3, 21/3, 2/5 & 23/5 4pm-6pm)
    Coord/Lect: Dr Murray Prideaux.
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours - 10 hours supervised
      Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (60%); assignments (20%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

      Cairns, Limited, Study Period 2
      Census Date 29-Aug-2013
      Face to face teaching 01-Aug-2013 to 31-Oct-2013 (Face to face dates are Thurs 1/8, 15/8, 5/9, 26/9 & 31/10 4pm -6pm)
      Coordinator: Dr Murray Prideaux
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours - 10 hours supervised
        Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (60%); assignments (20%).
        Special Assessment Requirements:Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

        Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
        Census Date 28-Mar-2013
        Face to face teaching 28-Feb-2013 to 23-May-2013 (Face to face dates are Thurs 28/2, 7/3, 21/3, 2/5 & 23/5 4pm-6pm)
        Coordinator: Dr Murray Prideaux
        Contact hours:
        • 36 hours - 10 hours supervised
          Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (60%); assignments (20%).
          Special Assessment Requirements:Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

          JCU Brisbane, Limited, Study Period 25
          Census Date 13-Jun-2013
          Face to face teaching 07-Jun-2013 to 16-Jun-2013 (Face to face dates are Fri 7/6, 8/6, 9/6, 15/6, 16/6)
          Coordinator: Assoc. Professor John Hamilton
          Contact hours:
          • 36 hours - 10 hours supervised
            Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (60%); assignments (20%).

            JCU Brisbane, Limited, Study Period 27
            Census Date 12-Dec-2013
            Face to face teaching (As per study period)
            Coordinator: Assoc. Professor John Hamilton
            Contact hours:
            • 36 hours - 10 hours supervised
              Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (60%); assignments (20%).

              JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
              Census Date 15-Aug-2013
              Coordinator: Assoc. Professor John Hamilton
              Contact hours:
              • 36 hours - 10 hours supervised
                Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (60%); assignments (20%).

                JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                Census Date 13-Dec-2013
                Coordinator: Assoc. Professor John Hamilton
                Lecturer: Mr Noel Richards.
                Contact hours:
                • 36 hours - 10 hours supervised
                  Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (60%); assignments (20%).

                  Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.