BEX3350 Consulting project
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX3350 Consulting project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEX3350
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX3350
1 unit list BEX3350 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. You must have completed 96 credit points of study and be enrolled in a Faculty of Business and Economics program to undertake this unit. More information on this unit is available here.
Overview
This is a 6 credit point, small team or individual based unit, that is designed to give you real world work experience through participating as consultants (with academic guidance) on an actual business or organisational project.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Immers blk |
| First semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| First semester | Peninsula | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Exercise30%
- Presentation20%
- Project50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify client needs to determine a scope and project approach that is relevant to the client context and informed by business evidence and contemporary practice
- 2
identify relevant business theories, concepts and tools, applying them to address business challenges within a specific client context
- 3
communicate evolving project insights, outputs and recommendations clearly and appropriately across various stakeholder interaction points by adopting professional communication standards
- 4
report on project deliverables and recommendations, providing a professional and coherent business solution that is evidence-based and context-specific
- 5
evaluate individual and peer contributions (where applicable) to a consulting project, and reflect on personal and professional growth using feedback practices, digital tools and inclusive approaches that value diverse perspectives.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars1 hours
- Assessments4 hours
- Workshops6 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachProfessional placement
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
Please note, attendance at the workshops is optional.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit provides you with opportunities to engage in professional settings relevant to your practitioner field.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in work-Integrated learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Richard Foster
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX3350?
BEX3350 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BEX3350?
BEX3350 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BEX3351.
When is BEX3350 offered?
In 2026, BEX3350 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is BEX3350?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX3350 have an exam?
No. BEX3350 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.