Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Students will work closely with an academic staff member assisted by a company staff member. They will be guided through the processes of; proposal preparation, data collection and analysis, project implementation, business planning -- project reporting.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. demonstrate an ability to apply a broad range of knowledge and understanding of key business theories, concepts, tools and techniques in a practical context
2. demonstrate an ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate a business situation and to develop appropriate recommendations in the form of a consulting report
3. further enhance communication, inter-personal, problem solving and critical thinking capabilities.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Vivek Chaudhri

Contact hours

12 hours per week if study is spread over two semesters or 24 hours per week if the subject is to be completed in one semester. This time will be spent on activities that will include discussions with supervisors, self guided and directed reading, library and Internet research, data gathering and analysis and write-up

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in 0028 to undertake this unit