ems5emt applied management for engineers
APPLIED MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERS
EMS5EMT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces business concepts in theory and practice for engineers and technologists. The subject covers these 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.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in SMENC or SMENCB or SMENE or SMENEB or SMENMB or LMEM or SMENM or SMTNE or SMCEM
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
Learning resources
Engineering Management: Meeting the Global Challenges
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorC.M Chang
Year2016
Edition/VolumeSecond Edition
PublisherCRC Press
ISBN978-1498730075
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/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
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Two hours of online material (videos, reading material and other forms interactive engagement)
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 21
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 written assignment (individual) (equivalent to 2000 words)Focusing on Failure analysis of a student selected company | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
1 written assignment (group) (equivalent to 1500 words/per student)Focusing on the development of Business plan for innovative product/service | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
10 interactive group case study briefs (equiv to 200 words per case study per student - total 2000)Workshop case studies have a preliminary work component enabling students to be well prepared for an engaging and informative discussion. The marks are associated with individual participation and collaboration, engagement and contribution to discussion. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7, SILO8 |
10 online quizzes (equivalent to 100 words per quiz - total 1000 words)Quizzes provide regular feedback for students providing a self-check on comprehension and knowledge of topics | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
One 10 minute oral presentation (group)Related to the business plan on innovative product/service | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO6, SILO7 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 36
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via video conference.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 36
Two 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via online.
Two hours of online material (videos, reading material and other forms interactive engagement)
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 36
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 written assignment (individual) (equivalent to 2000 words)Focusing on Failure analysis of a student selected company | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
1 written assignment (group) (equivalent to 1500 words/per student)Focusing on the development of Business plan for innovative product/service | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
10 interactive group case study briefs (equiv to 200 words per case study per student - total 2000)Workshop case studies have a preliminary work component enabling students to be well prepared for an engaging and informative discussion. The marks are associated with individual participation and collaboration, engagement and contribution to discussion. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7, SILO8 |
10 online quizzes (equivalent to 100 words per quiz - total 1000 words)Quizzes provide regular feedback for students providing a self-check on comprehension and knowledge of topics | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
One 10 minute oral presentation (group)Related to the business plan on innovative product/service | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO6, SILO7 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 35
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via video conference.
2 x 1h industry lecture per week
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 35
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Two hours of online material at self pace (videos, articles etc)
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 35
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via video conference.
2 x 2h workshops per week (total 12 workshops)
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 written assignment (individual) (equivalent to 2000 words)Focusing on Failure analysis of a student selected company | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
1 written assignment (group) (equivalent to 1500 words/per student)Focusing on the development of Business plan for innovative product/service | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
10 interactive group case study briefs (equiv to 200 words per case study per student - total 2000)Workshop case studies have a preliminary work component enabling students to be well prepared for an engaging and informative discussion. The marks are associated with individual participation and collaboration, engagement and contribution to discussion. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7, SILO8 |
10 online quizzes (equivalent to 100 words per quiz - total 1000 words)Quizzes provide regular feedback for students providing a self-check on comprehension and knowledge of topics | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
One 10 minute oral presentation (group)Related to the business plan on innovative product/service | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO6, SILO7 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEddie Custovic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 50
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via video conference.
2 x 1h industry lecture per week
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 50
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Two hours of online material at self pace (videos, articles etc)
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via video conference.
2 x 2h workshops per week (total 12 workshops)
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 written assignment (individual) (equivalent to 2000 words)Focusing on Failure analysis of a student selected company | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
1 written assignment (group) (equivalent to 1500 words/per student)Focusing on the development of Business plan for innovative product/service | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
10 interactive group case study briefs (equiv to 200 words per case study per student - total 2000)Workshop case studies have a preliminary work component enabling students to be well prepared for an engaging and informative discussion. The marks are associated with individual participation and collaboration, engagement and contribution to discussion. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7, SILO8 |
10 online quizzes (equivalent to 100 words per quiz - total 1000 words)Quizzes provide regular feedback for students providing a self-check on comprehension and knowledge of topics | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
One 10 minute oral presentation (group)Related to the business plan on innovative product/service | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO6, SILO7 |