Course Title: Innovation Ecosystem and the Future of Work

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Innovation Ecosystem and the Future of Work

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OENG1235

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023

OENG1235

City Campus

Undergraduate

175H Computing Technologies

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2024,
Sem 2 2024,
Sem 1 2025

OENG1279

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

175H Computing Technologies

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2024,
Sem 2 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OENG1235

City Campus

Undergraduate

175H Computing Technologies

Face-to-Face

UGRDFlex24 (STEM),

UGRDFlex24 (All)

Course Coordinator: Yimin Chen

Course Coordinator Phone: .

Course Coordinator Email: yimin.chen@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: City Campus


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

The future of work is characterised by rapid technological, political, and social change. This course explores how these changes will impact your life and your future jobs. You'll learn how technology, society, governments, and global trends drive changes in the future of work. The curriculum includes interactive learning activities and case studies, bringing concepts to life via stories from alumni, students, and industry leaders. You'll learn about leadership, management, and resilience in STEM, as well as problem-solving and design skills for innovation. 

Thought-provoking assessments and engaging workshops will allow you to apply your learning. Whether you're a collaborator or leader in innovation, this course helps prepare you for a dynamic career in an ever-changing world.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s): 

BP094P23 - Bachelor of Computer Science
BP162O - Bachelor of Information Technology (RMITO)
BP162P23 - Bachelor of Information Technology
BP347 - Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional)
BP349 - Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
BP096P25 - Bachelor of Software Engineering (Professional)
BP355 - Bachelor of Cyber Security
BP356 - Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional)

PLO 1    Knowledge - Apply a broad and coherent set of knowledge and skills for developing user-centric information technology solutions for contemporary societal challenges.
PLO 2    Problem Solving - Apply systematic problem solving and decision-making methodologies to identify, design and implement information technology solutions to real world problems, demonstrating the ability to work independently to self-manage processes and projects.
PLO 4    Communication -  Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods in interactions to both computing and non-computing personnel.

BP231P23 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science
BP311P23 - Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PLO 3     Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to biomedical sciences and exhibit safe and ethical conduct
PLO 4    Communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.
PLO 5    Demonstrate critical reflection skills, responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice as part of a multidisciplinary team
PLO 6    Apply and demonstrate cultural intelligence and cultural safety to practice with consideration of the experience and perspectives of First Nations peoples and the global community in all aspects of work.

BH102P24 - Bachelor of Pharmacy

PLO 5    Communicate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices to ensure patient-centred care
PLO 6    Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning, professional behaviour, reflective practice, and professional development as part of a multidisciplinary team 

BH116P23 - Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
BH117P23 - Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours)

PLO1    Apply advanced and coherent knowledge of theories, principles, concepts, technologies and practices that underpin the significance of surveying in society. 
PLO2    Critically analyse and evaluate information, standards, methods, tools, and practices in the role of a Surveyor.  
PLO5    Critically evaluate and communicate research findings to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity and culturally safe practices.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Identify and critically analyse the STEM innovation trends impacting on the student's future of work.
  2. Apply systematic problem-solving and decision-making methodologies to management of people and projects.
  3. Critically evaluate how creative and pragmatic processes determine innovation outcomes.
  4. Formulate and communicate a commercialisation strategy to connect innovation with adopters.
  5. Reflect how the innovation process is applied to a discipline or industry. 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will participate in an integrated suite of modules comprising immersive online learning experiences and activities to develop your understanding of the future of work in an innovation ecosystem within the context of science, computing, engineering, and health.

The learning activities will develop your understanding of the following topics:

Module 1: Future of work in the digital economy, Resilience and wellbeing, Lifelong learning 
Module 2: Innovation process, Systems thinking, Design thinking 
Module 3: Project management, People management, Risk management 
Module 4: Global connectivity, Intellectual property. Commercialisation 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. You will be actively engaged in a mix of self-directed online and timetabled learning activities (workshops and interactive lectorials). Prior to attending the timetabled sessions you will be expected to have completed the specified online activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Note: There are no hurdle requirements in this course.

Assessment Task 1: Individual Report  
Weighting 25% 
This assessment task supports CLO 1 and 5 

Assessment Task 2: Individual Presentation  
Weighting 25% 
This assessment task supports CLO 3 and 5 

Assessment Task 3: Group Project Plan 
Weighting: 15% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 and 5 

Assessment Task 4: Group Project Presentation 
Weighting 35% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 4 and 5 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.