Yes. Depending on the unit you choose, it will be worth 6 or 12 credit points.
This unit is listed as part of the capstone suite of units in all comprehensive courses within the faculty. Specialist degrees will have a specific mandatory capstone unit. Please seek course advice if you are unsure of your course requirements.
Yes, student sourced consulting projects run throughout the year in summer A, Term 1, semester 1, winter and semester 2 teaching periods. However, Monash-sourced projects run only in semesters 1 and 2.
No, it is not possible to apply for both units in the same teaching period. However, if you have enough space in your course you could do a placement in one teaching period and a consulting project in another.
Unfortunately no. Each teaching period is different with different clients and projects becoming available throughout the year. Some projects also contain confidential and proprietary information so cannot be shared until student groups are confirmed.
The faculty uses the information provided in your application, as well as your major, to match you to a group and project, subject to project availability.
The faculty considers your major in allocating groups, however consulting projects are designed to be relevant to all students from Business and Commerce degrees. A combination of students from different majors ensures the client gets a full range of skills and allows students to learn from their peers. Group allocations are also dependant on project availability.
Consulting project applications are a competitive process and success is based on information you provide in your online application, as well as the number of projects available.
There are a number of reasons that host organisations choose to host consulting projects. In some cases, they may not have the required expertise or resources to solve a problem, or they may need a group of students to discover and explain to them what the problem really is. In other cases, they may want an external perspective from someone outside of the organisation who can bring fresh ideas and insights.
Project units include a mix of both individual and group assessments. The unit Moodle page will have more detail on your assessment requirements.
For most projects, these meetings usually occur weekly although you are able to contact your supervisor between meetings.
Once you receive confirmation that your application is successful, you will be invited to attend the compulsory induction session where you will meet your teammates. You will also meet your academic supervisor who will take you through the assessments and how best to succeed in the unit.