Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
Students will participate in a group project to develop and practice a range of skills. Each group will be assigned a live problem from industry, government or the not-for-profit sector. Students will address the problem using their economic skills and knowledge. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to tailor existing theory, concepts and techniques to the problem at hand.
Bachelor of Advanced Finance & Economics (Honours) students undertaking the industry pathway must complete either FINM4411 or ECON4411.
FINM4411 is structured in a way that allows students to develop a deeper understanding of finance by working as part of a team on real-world issues that have been identified by an industry partner.
At the outset, students are encouraged to source their own projects as they are likely to be in line with their interests and that of potential employers. We expect to have a small number of possible topics, and these will be sent to students prior to the commencement of the semester.
Students are encouraged to express a preference for the potential topics and/or to propose potential topics and industry partners. Ultimately students will be assigned to teams by the instructor by the first week of the semester.
Course requirements
Restrictions
Final year of BAdvFinEcon(Hons)
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full Name
- Student ID
- Course Code
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to provide students with practical experience in working on an applied project with anﾠindustry partner.ﾠ Students will work in a team with guidance from a faculty member.ﾠ Students will apply skills developed in previous courses to assist an industry partner with a specific issue facing their business.ﾠ A key focus of the course is learning to function as part of team and interacting professionally with an industry partner.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Develop a team project plan to analyse a current issue raised by an industry partner.
LO2.
Conduct independent research and analysis to address one or more aspects of a current industry issue.
LO3.
Apply finance theories, concepts, and techniques (or develop new ones) in response to a current industry issue.
LO4.
Work in teams to synthesise and present research findings in response to an industry issue.
LO5.
Professionally communicate outcomes via reports and presentations.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
One Page Report on Industry Project
|
5% |
5/08/2024 9:00 am |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation, Project |
Project Plan by Group
|
20% (Written Report 10%; Presentation 10%) |
Written Report 21/08/2024 3:00 pm Presentation During Class 22/08/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Individual Report | 30% |
23/10/2024 3:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
The Final Report
|
45% |
23/10/2024 3:00 pm
During Class |
Assessment details
One Page Report on Industry Project
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
5/08/2024 9:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
This assessment is a one page submission containing information on the project. It should contain the title of the project, composition of the team, information on the industry partner (i.e., name and contact details) and an overview of the question to be studied of no more than 200 words. Teams should also upload the email correspondence with industry partner about their willingness to be involved.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Project Plan by Group
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation, Project
- Weight
- 20% (Written Report 10%; Presentation 10%)
- Due date
Written Report 21/08/2024 3:00 pm
Presentation During Class 22/08/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
You are required to form a team of 3 or 4 students to address a live industry problem. The first task you must complete is a project plan for how your team will address the issue. The purpose of a project plan is to scope the project, allocate individual tasks, and plan timelines for project completion.
To guide you in the completion of this task, your team is required to create a project plan that addresses the following details:
- The issue, and relevant background information.
- The proposed approach for researching and analysing the issue.
- How the work will be allocated amongst group members (this should include equally allocating various aspects of compiling the industry report such as writing the initial draft, editing subsequent drafts, formatting the document).
- Any anticipated difficulties in completing the project.
- A timeline.
There are two components to this assessment task:
(A) Written (due: 21 August, 3 pm) which must include all elements mentioned above, with total word limit of up to a maximum of 2,000 words. (10% of overall grade)
(B) Oral presentation by group to determine progress (due: 22 August, in class, 10% of overall grade). The presentation will be held during scheduled lecture time (though we might have to start earlier to accommodate all teams).
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit Part A electronically via Blackboard. Part B is an in-person presentation.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Individual Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
23/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L05
Task description
The Individual Report will consist of the research and analysis that you individually undertook as evidence of your contribution towards the final Report. How this research is allocated amongst your team members (i.e., who researches what aspect/s of the issue) will have been decided as part of the project planning stage (Assessment Task 1).
You will clearly and concisely communicate your findings in a written report, addressing the following elements:
- Identify and explain one (max 2) aspect of the industry issue for detailed analysis
- Review relevant secondary sources related to this aspect. These secondary sources may include academic research, industry reports, etc.
- Analyse findings and discuss how these apply to the industry issue.
Please note:
- This task requires you to include a much more in-depth analysis of the aspect/s of the issue you are researching. Given this level of analysis, you will not be able to include all of this detail in the final team report.
- This is NOT a student's reflection on the work they did for the project.
- This 30% is NOT for writing drafts (or editing, formatting, proof-reading) of the industry report. Each team member is assumed to contribute roughly equally towards composing the report that is submitted to the industry partner.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The individual reports are to be submitted at the same time as the final (industry) report. The submitted PDF file should include the individual research reports as appendices.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
The Final Report
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
23/10/2024 3:00 pm
During Class
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05
Task description
Working again with your original team members, you are required to synthesise the findings from your individual reports to prepare one cohesive final report. Once you have completed this task, your team will present the results of your final analysis and recommendations.
All submissions (slides in pdf format, the industry report and individual research reports) are due by 3pm on 23rd October 2024.
The presentations of the final report will occur on 24-25 October, 2024.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit the Final Report electronically via Blackboard. The individual reports will be submitted at the same time as the final (industry) report. The PDF file submitted should include the individual reports as appendices.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
Weekly meeting with academic supervisor It is recommended that weekly meetings be arranged at a time that suits team and academic supervisor. Students also have the option of meeting with the course coordinator during the weekly "check-in" session. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 1 |
Seminar |
Introduction Setting out the main elements of the Team Project including:
Students are expected to attend this session in-person. Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 4 |
Seminar |
"Check-in" Session Students have the option of doing a Check-in session with the course coordinator to talk about aspects of their project. Teams can schedule trial presentations around the project plan/final report presentations. The aim is to answer any residual questions that you might have. Participation is entirely voluntary. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Week 5 |
Seminar |
In-class Presentation of Project Plan Each Team will present in-class what they have achieved and lay out their strategy for the completion of project (15 minutes). Subject to available time, 5 minutes of Q&A for each team. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 9 |
Seminar |
"Check-In" Session Students have the option of doing a Check-in session with the course coordinator either to talk about aspects of their project or to do trial presentations. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break No lectures or tutorials scheduled |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 12 |
Seminar |
"Check-in" session Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Week 13 |
Seminar |
Team presentations of Industry Report Teams will be given 20 minutes to present their team's reports. In addition, teams will field up to 10 minutes of Q&A. The presentation will take place on 25th October, 2024; the time and location is to be determined. The start time for the project presentations will depend on the number of groups and will be confirmed closer to the date . Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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