she3inc industry innovation challenge
INDUSTRY INNOVATION CHALLENGE
SHE3INC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Industry Innovation Challenge provides you with an opportunity to develop a real-world solution to a real world challenge devised and developed in consultation with industry partners. You will work in a workshop environment on campus to critically engage with industry challenges,identify barriers to best practice, and develop, design and test a creative solution. During the Challenge, you will work in a cross-disciplinary team with other students and will be mentored by a postgraduate student. You will also have the opportunity to network with representatives from industry partners. At the end of the Challenge, you will pitch your solution to the Challenge to the Industry Representatives, who will assess the feasibility of your solution and quality of your presentation.Industry Innovation Challenge addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
SchoolCollege PVC (SHE) Office
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must receive approval from the Subject Coordinator prior to enrolling in this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This is a select entry subject. The Subject Coordinator must provide written approval before students can enrol. Students must have completed at least 120 credit points before the time of application and have a third-year Elective available in their Study Plan. Students must have completed the Career Ready Orientation.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical problem-solving skills to identify issues and devise solutions to challenges that affect organisations or industries
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
02. Identify opportunities for innovation in an industry and develop strategies for implementing these innovations that includes consideration of risks and benefits
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Engage pro-actively with team members in team decision-making and facilitate achievement of project outcomes.
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
04. Communicate effectively using innovative resources as needed
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
05. Demonstrate ability to interact effectively in professional contexts with people from different backgrounds showing understanding of issues of cultural and social diversity
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops Online resource modules and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
06. Plan independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness through active reflection
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops Online resource modules and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Class requirements
Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 27 - 28
One 35.0 hours professional development programs per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
"Students complete an Industry Innovation Challenge (Max 35 Hours)"
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
"1 pre- and 1 post-challenge workshop"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Twelve 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Directed reading and online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Oral Presentation (15 minutes, 750 words) | 15 minute individual oral presentation presented in video format. Students expand on the information learned in the Challenge, by working individually to identify a problem within the industry or its technology, devising an innovative solution to this problem, and including an explanation of risks and benefits of implementing the proposed solution. | 35 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Professional Portfolio (2500 words) | Students create a Professional Portfolio which contains a mix of public and private elements such as a LinkedIn profile and career plan. Includes a reflection of their experience participating in the Challenge. | 50 | 04, 06 |
| Challenge Pitch Presentation (500 words) | In teams, students present their solution to the Challenge to Industry Partner representatives who will assess the feasibility of the solution and quality of the presentation. | 15 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |