James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

SC5007 - Professional Project

Subject Description

This is a capstone Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subject for students in a postgraduate degree. The subject requires students to further develop, apply and demonstrate their professional competencies in an applied context. Students will undertake a WIL project relevant to their discipline, and complete a minimum of 260 hours on the project, including assessments. Permission to enrol in this subject is granted once a WIL project is secured. Please contact the subject and / or your course coordinator directly to discuss eligibility.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) for details.

Learning Outcomes

• apply discipline specific knowledge, technical capabilities and skills developed throughout the degree on a work project
• demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills to address relevant issues / problems
• contribute relevant and high quality professional oral and written communication
• exercise self appraisal, professionalism and awareness of ethical and social responsibility

Subject Assessment

• Progress Report - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Project plan - (20%) - Individual
• Final Project Portfolio & Video - (60%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Availabilities