she4inc industry innovation challenge
INDUSTRY INNOVATION CHALLENGE
SHE4INC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Industry Innovation Challenge provides you with an opportunity to develop a real-world solution to a real world challenge devised and developed in consultation with industry partners. You will work in a team to critically engage with industry challenges, identify barriers to best practice, and develop, design and test a creative solution. You will also have the opportunity to network with representatives from industry partners. Industry Innovation Challenge addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
SchoolCollege PVC (SHE) Office
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must receive approval from the Subject Coordinator prior to enrolling in this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This is a select entry subject. The Subject Coordinator must provide written approval before students can enrol. Students must have completed at least 120 credit points before the time of application and have a third-year Elective available in their Study Plan. Students must have completed the Career Ready Orientation.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical problem-solving skills to identify issues and devise solutions to challenges that affect organisations or industries
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
02. Identify opportunities for innovation in an industry and develop strategies for implementing these innovations that includes consideration of risks and benefits
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
03. Demonstrate understanding of team dynamics, and how these impact decision-making and achievement of project outcomes.
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
04. Communicate effectively using innovative resources as needed
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops
05. Demonstrate ability to interact effectively in professional contexts with people from different backgrounds showing understanding of issues of cultural and social diversity
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops Online resource modules and online activities
06. Plan independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness through active reflection
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops Online resource modules and online activities
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Class requirements
Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 27 - 28
One 35.0 hours professional development programs per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
"Students complete an Industry Innovation Challenge (Max 35 Hours)"
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 27
One 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 27 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Two 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Seven 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Three 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Directed reading and online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 750 words equivalent total) | 15 | 01, 05 | |
| Professional Portfolio (2500 words) | Students create a Professional Portfolio which contains a mix of public and private elements such as a LinkedIn profile and career plan. Includes a reflection of their experience participating in the Challenge. | 40 | 04, 06 |
| Challenge Pitch Group Presentation (20 minutes equivalent 500 words each student) | In teams, students present their solution to the Challenge to Industry Partner and University representatives who will assess the feasibility of the solution and quality of the presentation. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Infographic (750 words equivalent) | Students create an infographic identifying the key stakeholders of the challenge topic, and which summarises their key concerns as relevant to the challenge topic. | 15 | 01, 04 |