MBAD680-18A (C) Any Time Start 2018

MBA Project (6 courses)

60 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of anytime start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

MBA Project (6 courses)

Learning Outcomes

  • Using the skills developed in the MBA Programme, graduates will be able to recognise and analyse organisational problems and opportunities, and communicate solutions and plans. Specifically, they should be able to:
  • Demonstrate strategic perspective
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrate creativity and innovation
  • Discuss ethical considerations related to the project
  • Critically reflect on all aspects of the project
  • Write a professional business report, and
    Deliver a coherent and effective presentation to a business audience.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Timetable Note

MBA Projects can be started at any time during the year. On completion of MBAD679, students must inform the MBAD680 coordinator of their intended project start date and contact email address.
Projects must be submitted by the due date specified at the time of enrolment. Formal permission is required from the MBA Director for any extension or deferral, and this will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Projects that reach their due date with no submission will otherwise be penalized by 5% per day, and awarded a failing grade when applicable.

Course Coordinator

Christian Walsh

Assessment

Projects are assessed by a panel normally consisting of the Academic Supervisor, Project Coordinator, and MBA Director.

The assessed items are:
Project report - Weighting 80% Submission Requirements To MBA Office by 4pm on project due date.
Oral presentation - Weighting 20% Submission Requirements Within two weeks of report submission.

A testimonial by the Project Sponsor is required for project completion. Its content, and any other views expressed by the project client, are taken into account in grading.

The project is graded according to the UC MBA grading scale appended to this document.
A grade between C- and E for the project means that you can only be awarded the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration provided, of course, that you meet the Diploma requirements.

Notes

Project Description
The MBA Project is a consulting project that involves working with a profit or non-profit organisation to address a practical issue of strategic importance. Projects are expected to apply discipline-based knowledge from MBA courses and use rigorous research methods.

Relationship to other courses
The MBA Project is essential to completion the MBA degree. It is undertaken following completion of the taught courses in the MBA.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $9,221.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Master of Business Administration Programme .

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