ems2eep engineering enterprise
ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE
EMS2EEP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces fundamental business concepts in theory and practice for engineers and technologists. The subject covers five major areas: business strategies for engineers, management tools and resources, legal system, marketing and finances. Students will gain insight into business/company models and structures, innovation/technology adoption life cycle and business plan development. Emphasis is given to leadership and management for engineers and information/decision making tools. Students will be exposed to the Australian legal system including law of tort, professional negligence, industrial relations, insurance/risk, the ACCC and legislation. Important elements of marketing of services/products, marketing research, consumer behaviour and market segmentation are covered. Students are provided with an introduction to accounting, basic financial analysis and budget management. Engineers Australia stage 1 competencies covered in this subject are: 1.4-1.6, 3.1-3.6
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesEMS1EP OR EMS1EDP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsELE4EMT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - Company Investigation Report (700 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Group Assignment - Business Case (1500 words equivalent)Students must form into groups of 5 when undertaking the business plan assignment. Students must declare their contribution to the assignment upon submission. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
10 x Case Study/Workshops (equivalent to 200 words per case study)Students are required to complete preliminary work (reading, watching videos and providing short answers to questions) prior to each case study (submitted on LMS). This forms 50% of the weekly case study assessment. The remaining 50% of the assessment is undertaken during the case study by academic staff in three areas. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
10 x Online quizzes (equivalent to 25 words per quiz)Students will be assessed on weekly learning content using an online quiz. Quizzes can be completed up to one week (7 days) after the content has been delivered. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO7 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - Company Investigation Report (700 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Group Assignment - Business Case (1500 words equivalent)Students must form into groups of 5 when undertaking the business plan assignment. Students must declare their contribution to the assignment upon submission. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
10 x Case Study/Workshops (equivalent to 200 words per case study)Students are required to complete preliminary work (reading, watching videos and providing short answers to questions) prior to each case study (submitted on LMS). This forms 50% of the weekly case study assessment. The remaining 50% of the assessment is undertaken during the case study by academic staff in three areas. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
10 x Online quizzes (equivalent to 25 words per quiz)Students will be assessed on weekly learning content using an online quiz. Quizzes can be completed up to one week (7 days) after the content has been delivered. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO7 |