Course Title: Impact Academy 2a
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Impact Academy 2a
Credit Points: 24.00
Course Coordinator: TBC
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: @rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
Impact Academy 2a is designed to act as an introductory ‘deep dive’ into direct industry engagement activity, providing a 24 credit point opportunity (equivalent to two standard courses) that will be particularly relevant to students completing the Bachelor of Business Professional Practice Program. Students in the Impact Academy courses work with RMIT Activator program to develop their ability to ideate, innovate, and create business opportunities.
The course offers an industry approach with tools and theory from innovation and design thinking, conducted in a lean and agile way. Representatives from industry partners present current challenges and check in with student teams weekly to discuss any questions you have with regards to the project/problem you're working to resolve. Individual 1 on 1 coaching sessions with course leaders and wider group coaching all happens on a weekly basis. This course is delivered in intensive mode, with six weeks of academy involvement where you work directly with industry, encompassed within a broader timeline that includes independent learning and submission of assessments (approx. 8-9 weeks in total).
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1: Understand and evaluate directly 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 a range of communication tools to articulate ideas and outcomes appropriately to different audiences.
CLO4: Undertake reflective praxis regarding your personal development of capabilities related to the challenges set your solutions and outcomes achieved.
CLO5: Produce artefacts to add to your Business Graduate Folio at the end of your studies.
Overview of Learning Activities
Impact Academy 2a is predominantly delivered online with some in person sessions e.g. industry partner visits possible, team meeting facilitated where possible.
Learning will be supported with practical tasks; seeking and providing peer feedback; and reflective praxis. In addition, personal research and development activities and recommended readings will cement 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: 10%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 2: 30%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5
Assessment Task 3: 40%
Linked CLOs: 2, 3, 4, 5
Assessment Task 4: 20%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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.