FSC5093 Food science and agribusiness minor industry project
Faculty of Science
FSC5093 Food science and agribusiness minor industry project is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before FSC5093
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FSC5093
No unit lists FSC5093 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Parts A and B must be completed before undertaking Part D units in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness.
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness.
Overview
This unit forms part of the Coursework pathway within the Advanced Practice component and makes up 50% of Part D in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness program.
This unit, in line with the other science units, gives you practical experience in applying scientific knowledge to food science and agribusiness, with outcomes that contribute to innovation and influence industrial practices.
This unit enables you to undertake a substantial industry‑driven project as part of your final year of the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness.
You may undertake the project in collaboration with an industry partner, subject to arrangement and approval by the unit coordinator. Alongside your project work, you will access targeted training and resources designed to support the development of essential professional skills. These include occupational health and safety (OH&S), literature and database searching, data analysis and presentation, and scientific report writing.
This unit enables you to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills in preparation for your professional career.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Immersive |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment 1Written10%
- Assessment 2Written20%
- Assessment 3Presentation15%
- Assessment 4Written55%
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
Develop a minor practical project proposal, including a clear model or conceptualisation of the project;
- 2
Investigate and use established professional practice relevant to the project;
- 3
Communicate the findings, implications and limitations of the project in a clear and professional manner, in written and verbal forms;
- 4
Collaborate with an industry partner effectively to deliver on project outcomes;
- 5
Critically reflect on and defend strategic decisions made based on project outcomes as relevant to the food science and agribusiness sectors.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
288 hours for 12 credit points over one semester.
In accordance with the University’s Course Structure Policy, a 12‑credit‑point unit requires you to spend approximately 24 hours per week engaged in learning activities. Over a standard 12‑week semester, this equates to a total expected workload of 288 hours.
As this is a project‑focused unit, the pattern of weekly activity will vary depending on the stage and nature of the project. Across the semester, you are expected to engage in a combination of independent industry‑project activities, regular meetings with your supervisor(s) and industry partner, and required training, as well as private study, including background research, data analysis, and the preparation of project deliverables and reports.
While the distribution of hours may fluctuate from week to week, you should ensure that your overall commitment averages 24 hours per week to meet unit learning outcomes and project milestones.
This unit will involve either an internship or a project with strong industry relevance, providing you with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Toby Bell
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Shahnaz Mansouri
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FSC5093?
FSC5093 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FSC5093 offered?
In 2027, FSC5093 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FSC5093?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FSC5093 have an exam?
No. FSC5093 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- Organisational unit
- School of Chemistry
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.250
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2027