EXSP510-18DH (BLK)

Capstone Project

15 Points

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Waikato Management School
Te Raupapa
Executive Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Peter Sun

Peter Sun
4283
MSB.4.35H
MS8.G.16
peter.sun@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: ashleigh.neame@waikato.ac.nz

Placement Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: clive.wilkinson@waikato.ac.nz
: heather.morrell@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5 or 9 can also be direct dialled:
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Paper Description

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The Capstone Project is expected to cement the key learning from the three modules through a real life project. While it is important for the project to succeed so that there is a tangible return on investment, it is also critical that you actively seek to implement your learning from the modules into the project.
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Paper Structure

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The convenor will facilitate the project throughout the year. The paper will be supported by online resources via Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Apply key learning from all modules of the programme into a real project
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Capstone Project Proposal - group/0%/14 October 2018 (1)
    • Capstone Project Presentation - group (2)
    • Capstone Project report - group (3)
    • Reflection on the Integrated Learning (4)
  • Apply and reflect on their leadership behaviours, arising from engagement with the capstone project
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Capstone Project Presentation - group (2)
    • Capstone Project report - group (3)
    • Reflection on the Integrated Learning (4)
  • Demonstrate how to work in cross-functional teams, and share leadership when appropriate
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Capstone Project Presentation - group (2)
    • Capstone Project report - group (3)
    • Reflection on the Integrated Learning (4)
  • Work across existing silos and gather a systemic understanding of their organisation
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Capstone Project Presentation - group (2)
    • Capstone Project report - group (3)
    • Reflection on the Integrated Learning (4)
  • Apply action research methodology when engaging with organisational projects
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Capstone Project Presentation - group (2)
    • Capstone Project report - group (3)
    • Reflection on the Integrated Learning (4)
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Assessment

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All assessment is compulsory.

It is expected you have read the Corporate & Executive Education Policies.

PLEASE NOTE: The University has zero-tolerance for Plagiarism.

All assessment must be submitted as a Word document, unless otherwise stated.

Please refer to Moodle for details
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Capstone Project Proposal - group/0%/14 October 2018
14 Oct 2018
11:30 PM
0
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Capstone Project Presentation - group
17 Jun 2019
9:00 AM
40
  • Presentation: In Class
✔
3. Capstone Project report - group
23 Jun 2019
11:30 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
4. Reflection on the Integrated Learning
30 Jun 2019
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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While there are no readings specifically assigned to this paper, you will be required to call upon those assigned to the other three modules of this programme to develop your capstone project.
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Online Support

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Waikato Management School Helpdesk: wms_helpdesk@waikato.ac.nz, 0800 WAIKATO, extn 4599

ITS: https://landesk.waikato.ac.nz0800 WAIKATO, extn 4008

Moodle help files

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Workload

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As a general guide 12-15 hours per week is required over the whole period of the paper.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: EXLD574, EXLD576, EXLD580, EXSP514 and EXSP505

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