Course Title: Impact Academy 1a
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Impact Academy 1a
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM2623 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
610P BUS Portfolio Office |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Simon Thornton
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9313
Course Coordinator Email: simon.thornton@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: B080 F6 R029
Course Coordinator Availability: By email appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course is designed to act as an introduction to direct industry engagement activity and a journey of self discovery. This course offers an industry approach with tools and theory from innovation and design thinking, applied in a lean and agile way. Students in the Impact Academy are supported by industry focused and learning specialist academics and staff to develop an ability to creatively solve genuine business problems. Working in small teams students will have the chance to discuss progress with a 'live' business client and receive advice/coaching on a weekly basis. Impact Academy is delivered in the standard 12 weeks of a semester but is quite different from most university courses. You will be tested and assessed on your ability to engage in the challenge, work as part of a team and make progress towards the deliverables set by your real client/partner organisation.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1: Analyse how businesses operate based on elements such as stakeholder needs, motivations, perceptions and attitudes.
CLO2: Apply human centred and design thinking methodologies within a business context.
CLO3: Utilise contemporary digital communication tools to solve the real-world industry challenges.
CLO4: Undertake reflective praxis regarding your professional development and produce authentic artefacts that can be included in your professional portfolio.
Overview of Learning Activities
Impact Academy is a 12 week course, fully delivered in person and within a unique progressive learning environment. Learning will be supported by Design Thinking theory, practical tasks; seeking and providing peer and industry/client feedback; and reflective praxis. In addition, personal research and development will cement any group knowledge gained.
Overview of Learning Resources
Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies/Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study spaces. You have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.
Computers and printers are available at every Library. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Contact: Ask the Library for assistance and information on Library resources and services: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library. Study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills. Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows.
Assessment Task 1: 20%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3,
Assessment Task 2: 40%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 3: 40%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on progress, outcomes and approaches, and by individual consultation.