Course coordinator
Associate Professor Jacquelyn Humphrey
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Brisbane City
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
This course involves collaborating with employers/networks to identify and complete an appropriate, relevant and useful industry project. The project will build on the content covered throughout the Master of Finance and Investment Management program to enable students to demonstrate their comprehensive understanding of the financial risk and investment management process.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
8 units of MFinInvMgt courses
Restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the MFinInvMgt.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Jacquelyn Humphrey
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 bring together the learnings that the student has had throughout the program in a way that allows them to collaborate with employers/networks to bring significant insight into a large-scale project. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real-world context, whether through their own employer, a UQ nominated project, or an industry partner of the university.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Lead all phases of an applied research project with high level analytical and robust technical skills incorporating considerations of advances in technology wherever appropriate.
LO2.
Pitch a solution with consideration of stakeholder expectations to achieve a successful outcome to facilitate investments and other initiatives.
LO3.
Reflect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge systems, perspectives, pedagogies and ways of doing through storytelling when pitching.
LO4.
Reflect on the project with an emphasis on the plan management and efficacy.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Project plan | 20% |
19/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Project plan presentation
|
20% |
30/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project | Written report | 40% |
21/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Reflection | Reflection | 20% |
11/11/2024 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Project plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
19/08/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
This assessment is a written document in which students are required to provide a plan of the project they will work on for the remainder of the semester. Full details are available on Blackboard.
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 link on Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Because this assessment is linked pedagogically to all other assessments in this course and feedback is key to progression to subsequent assessment tasks, extensions will be limited to no more than 7 calendar days.
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 presentation
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
30/08/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
Students will be required to present their project plan in person. Full details are available on Blackboard.
Please Note: The presentation will be recorded for marking purposes per UQ policy.
This assessment task is to be completed in person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Presentation will take place in person.
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.
Written report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
21/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
The main assessment component for this course is a written report. Full details are available on Blackboard.
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.
Reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
11/11/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04
Task description
Students are required to write a reflection on this course. Details are available on Blackboard.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
General contact hours |
Introduction to the course and research (online) Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 2 |
Seminar |
Literature review (online + in person session) Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 3 |
General contact hours |
Academic writing (online) Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 4 |
General contact hours |
Project plan preparation (online) Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 5 |
General contact hours |
Presentation skills (online) Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 6 |
General contact hours |
Presentation preparation (online) Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 7 |
Seminar |
Report preparation (online + in person session) Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 8 |
General contact hours |
Data collection Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 9 |
General contact hours |
Data analysis Learning outcomes: L01 |
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 10 |
Seminar |
Report preparation (online + in person session) Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 11 |
General contact hours |
Report preparation Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 12 |
General contact hours |
Finalise report Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 13 |
General contact hours |
Reflection (online) Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
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
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.