BEX3450 Consulting project
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX3450 Consulting project is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BEX3450
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX3450
No unit lists BEX3450 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
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 12 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 2027
| 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
determine project scope and approach based on analysis of client needs, using business evidence and contemporary practice in applied project contexts
- 2
apply relevant business theories, concepts and tools creatively to address complex business challenges
- 3
communicate evolving project insights, outputs and recommendations clearly, professionally and appropriately across various stakeholder interactions
- 4
produce industry-standard project deliverables and recommendations as a coherent business solution that is evidence-based and context-specific
- 5
evaluate personal and team development using industry-standard feedback practices, digital tools, and collaborative approaches that value diverse perspectives in complex project contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars1 hours
- Assessments3 hours
- Workshops4 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachProfessional placement
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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 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 provides you with the opportunity to engage in work-Integrated learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
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 BEX3450?
BEX3450 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX3450 offered?
In 2027, BEX3450 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is BEX3450?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX3450 have an exam?
No. BEX3450 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.