James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

BU3103 - Independent Project

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

Students must have completed 36 BU/BX credit points and be enrolled in their final year of study. All applications require subject coordinator approval before students are granted permission to enrol in this subject. Applications must be submitted via InPlace and must include a signed Independent Project Agreement and detailed project proposal. This process applies to students enrolled on the Townsville or Cairns campus and external students

This subject is one of three capstones offered through the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program for Business. The subject is designed for students already in paid employment where they complete a project for their workplace which is relevant to their degree and to their workplace. The Independent Project subject involves students applying knowledge from their university study to address a particular problem or industry issue in their workplace. The project should be of a student's own design but developed in consultation with workplace supervisors and should assist in developing/improving workplace skills and contribute to industry improvement. It must be authentic and must involve work not already done in the existing paid role. Students cannot self-enrol, but must apply on InPlace (inplace.jcu.edu.au) and be granted permission to enrol in the subject. Application deadlines are communicated to eligible students via their jcu email prior to the start of each study period. More information on the Business WIL options and the application process is available on the College WIL website and on the WIL in BBus Community on LearnJCU. Students should contact tes.enrolments@jcu.edu.au if unsure of their eligibility for WIL. Students at JCUB and JCUS should consult Academic Staff to discuss options.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:36CP of BU or BX subjects, or at the discretion of the Dean. All students must successfully complete the prescribed WIL preparation modules and quizzes to be eligible to apply for a WIL capstone subject.
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BU3101 BU3102 BU3900 BU3050 BU2050 BU2900 BU3102 LA4044 CV3002

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy.
Contact hours:
  • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
  • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
    Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
    Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
    Census Date 23-Aug-2018
    Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy.
    Contact hours:
    • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
    • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
      Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
      Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

      External, Study Period 1
      Census Date 22-Mar-2018
      Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy.
      Contact hours:
      • 15 hours workshops/Seminars - Online
      • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
        Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
        Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
        Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

        External, Study Period 2
        Census Date 23-Aug-2018
        Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy.
        Contact hours:
        • 15 hours workshops/Seminars - Online
        • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
          Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
          Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
          Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

          Townsville, Limited, Study Period 11
          Census Date 06-Dec-2018
          Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
          Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
          Contact hours:
          • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
          • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
            Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
            Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

            External, Study Period 11
            Census Date 06-Dec-2018
            Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy.
            Contact hours:
            • 15 hours workshops/Seminars - Online
            • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
              Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
              Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
              Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

              Cairns, Limited, Study Period 2
              Census Date 23-Aug-2018
              Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
              Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
              Lecturer: Dr Josephine Pryce.
              Contact hours:
              • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
              • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                Cairns, Limited, Study Period 11
                Census Date 06-Dec-2018
                Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
                Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
                Contact hours:
                • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
                • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                  Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                  Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                  Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
                  Census Date 22-Mar-2018
                  Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
                  Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
                  Lecturer: Dr Josephine Pryce.
                  Contact hours:
                  • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
                  • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                    Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                    Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                    JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 51
                    Census Date 05-Apr-2018
                    Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
                    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
                    Lecturer: Dr Josephine Pryce.
                    Contact hours:
                    • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
                    • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                      Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                      Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                      JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 52
                      Census Date 02-Aug-2018
                      Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
                      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
                      Lecturer: Dr Josephine Pryce.
                      Contact hours:
                      • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
                      • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                        Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                        Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                        JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 53
                        Census Date 29-Nov-2018
                        Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
                        Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
                        Lecturer: Dr Josephine Pryce.
                        Contact hours:
                        • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
                        • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                          Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                          Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                          JCU Brisbane, Limited, Study Period 21
                          Census Date 05-Apr-2018
                          Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
                          Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
                          Lecturer: Dr Josephine Pryce.
                          Contact hours:
                          • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
                          • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                            Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                            Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                            JCU Brisbane, Limited, Study Period 22
                            Census Date 02-Aug-2018
                            Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
                            Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
                            Lecturer: Dr Josephine Pryce.
                            Contact hours:
                            • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
                            • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                              Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                              Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                              JCU Brisbane, Limited, Study Period 23
                              Census Date 29-Nov-2018
                              Face to face teaching (Face to face or online collaborate sessions depending upon class size)
                              Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy
                              Lecturer: Dr Josephine Pryce.
                              Contact hours:
                              • 15 hours workshops/Seminars
                              • 115 hours - Supervised workplace project
                                Assessment:presentations (20%); project proposal (30%); final project (50%).
                                Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

                                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.