MANAGEMT 7122 - Enterprise Project

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2023

The purpose of this course is: 1. To place the cumulative learning from MBA core courses in the context of social enterprise and explore the practical applications and ramifications. 2. To apply the systemic action research approach to a social enterprise field research project. This research project will be planned and undertaken collaboratively and reported on and evaluated individually. It will draw on all the knowledge, insights and capabilities developed in the previous courses of the Adelaide MBA. Each project group will have an academic supervisor who will ensure all the individuals in that group contribute to designing, generating and evaluating a Social Enterprise Acton research project. All projects must be designed to conceive, establish, refine or grow a social enterprise which will operate commercially while addressing a social problem or opportunity. The emphasis will be on systems awareness and identifying enduring, holistic solutions, rather than short-term fixes. Students will be required to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex concepts and theories and to argue propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions with reference to relevant theory. That is to apply the learning gained from previous courses in the MBA. Students will collaborate with community stakeholders. Well-developed communication, interpersonal and leadership skills will be required. These projects will be designed in recognition that complex global and local challenges - challenges that affect natural, social and economic 'ecologies' - do not readily succumb to the mechanistic, reductionist thinking that has served humankind so well in other contexts. In these complex environments, we must make important decisions in which finance, economics, people and nature are all highly interconnected. Geographic and temporal horizons must be expanded. We must develop the capacity to engage with wholes, not just parts.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MANAGEMT 7122
    Course Enterprise Project
    Coordinating Unit Management
    Term Trimester 3
    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
    Assumed Knowledge Final course of the Adelaide MBA
    Restrictions Available to Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (12) students only
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Ms Nicole Swaine

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    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.
  • Assessment

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

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. 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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