This unit is the third and the last of the units in the professional development stream covering three broad areas of busines s knowledge, personal 
attributes and professional skills. In this capstone unit of study, students will demonstrate their understan ding of the business environment and the 
knowledge and skills required for professional practice, via the implementation of a business project to demonstrate professi onal practice and 
leadership. Projects may be located in the workplace, the community or on-site and may be supported by Alumni and Business Mentors as Project 
Managers. Students will critically evaluate their personal and professional skills and how these can be used to support business and personal 
decision making. In a workplace setting students will be able to examine issues of problem identification, planning and problem solving strategies. 
Students will be able to reflect on the transition from academic to workplace environments and assess their current and future career plans. 
LEARNING OUTCOMES 
At the completion of this unit, students will be able: 
To define and solve complex business problems within a problem solving framework and apply problem solving strategies. 
To communicate using oral and written skills, through presentations, discussions and reports on a complex range of 
business issues. 
To plan and execute entrepreneurial activities. 
To apply the principles in ethical practice. 
To appreciate the social, cultural, political, economic and legal dimensions of the business environment. 
To work individually and collaboratively with others, in addition to critically evaluating and responding to their own 
performance and that of others. 
To develop further a career plan within their own professional environment. 
To reflect on their learning in relation to their study and career choices, their personal skills, attributes, interests and 
motivations. 
LEARNING IN THE WORK PLACE 
100% of the assessment in this Unit of Study relates to learning in the workplace. Learning in the workplace activities that will be 
included in this Unit of Study are: 
1. Leader Profile (30%) 
2. Business Project (25%) 
3. Presentations (25%) 
4. Reflections (20%) 
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TEACHING & LEARNING STRATEGIES 
This is a unit of study where learners are responsible for managing their own time in completing prescribed reading, undertaking 
further research and completing assessment tasks. Students are expected to participate in practical prob lem solving sessions, usually 
through team work, in class, and through case study analysis. Students are supported through regular in -class contact, such as 
lectures, tutorials and workshops and are expected to participate in online learning activities, pe er discussion and review, and selfreflection. For every classroom-based contact hour it is expected that students will undertake another two hours of self-directed work. 
GRADUATE CAPABILITIES 
Victoria University's Graduate Capabilities are generic skills that all students should possess at graduation. These skills are in addition 
to the specific knowledge and skills associated with the discipline area of students' degrees. Graduate Capabilities are divi ded into five 
levels (for undergraduates) and will be achieved progressively with increasing levels of sophistication. A full description of the 
Graduate Capabilities can be found in the VU Graduate Capabilities policy 
This unit of study contributes to development of these Graduate Capabilities in a number of ways. 
Graduate Capability Level Description of Graduate Capability* T & L Act and Assessment 
1. Problem solve in a 
range of settings 
P5 
Identify and solve a broad range of complex problems, drawing on indepth knowledge, understanding, reflection and evaluation 
Assessment 2. 
2. Locate, critically 
evaluate, manage and 
use written, numerical 
and electronic 
information 
I5 
Find, critically evaluate, synthesise and generate ideas through the 
application of complex information on a broad range of topics, for a 
range of purposes. 
Assessment 1,2 
3. Communicate in a 
variety of contexts and 
modes 
C5 
Communicate with others, using speech and writing, on a broad range 
of complex topics using specialised and appropriate language and 
demonstrating control over key genres/text types required. 
Assessment 1,2,3 &4 
4. Work both 
autonomously and 
collaboratively 
W3 
Work individually and collaboratively with others, to complete tasks 
and critically evaluate and respond to own and others' performance 
using established parameters. 
Assessment 2,3 &4 
5. Work in an 
environmentally, socially 
and culturally 
responsible manner 
S5 
Reflect on own and others environmental, social and cultural practices 
in work and learning and respond appropriately. 
Assessment 2, 4. 
6. Manage learning and 
career development 
opportunities 
CD5 
Demonstrate significant knowledge and understanding of own learning 
in relation to work and career choices and requirements; develop, 
reflect on and evaluate a broad range of sophisticated strategies for 
achieving own career and learning goals. 
Assessment 1, 4. 
Table 1: Unit of Study Graduate Capabilities 
Recommended Reading 
Please refer to WebCT 
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GRADE SETS 
There are five grade sets, namely fail (N: 0-49%), pass (P: 50-59%), credit (C: 60-69%), distinction (D: 70-79%), and high distinction (HD: 80-100%). 
ASSESSMENT 
The assessment scheme has 4 major components as listed below: 
Assessment Weight Learning Outcome Format LiWC Graduate Capabilities 
1. Leader Profile 
30% 
To research and analyse a suitable organisation which aligns to their 
study and career choices, their personal skills, attributes, interests and 
motivations. 
Application of high level analytical skills in the profiling of an aspiring 
leader. 
Simulation, reflective writing 
and career profile 
Career Activities 
Seminar activities 
CD 5 
2. Project Outline 
Report/Project 
Initiation Document 
25% 
To define and solve complex business problems within a problem solving 
framework, applying problem solving strategies 
To communicate by using oral and written skills, through presentations, 
discussions and reports on a complex range of business issues 
To develop entrepreneurial activities 
To engage in ethical practice 
To appreciate the social, cultural, political, economic and legal 
dimensions of the business environment 
To work individually and collaboratively with others, in addition to critically 
evaluating and responding to their own and others performance 
Case studies, 
Seminar activities 
Project Outline and Initiation 
document 
Industry consultations 
Industry mentoring 
Business and project 
documentation 
P5,I5, C5, W5 
3. Presentations 
25% 
To communicate by using oral and written skills, through presentations, 
discussions and reports on a complex range of business issues 
To develop entrepreneurial activities 
To engage in ethical practice 
To appreciate the social, cultural, political, economic and legal 
dimensions of the business environment 
To work individually and collaboratively with others, in addition to critically 
evaluating and responding to their own and others performance 
Presentation to industry 
panel, facilitators and peers. 
Prepare pre-presentation 
documentation 
Presentation to an industry 
panel of an industry or 
community project 
C5, W5 
4. Reflective Writing 
20% 
To work individually and collaboratively with others, in addition to critically 
evaluating and responding to their own and others performance 
To communicate by using oral and written skills, through presentations, 
discussions and reports on a complex range of business issues 
To appreciate the social, cultural, political, economic and legal 
dimensions of the business environment 
Evaluation, presentation and 
report of another groups 
business project 
Question and answers, 
report 
Reflection based on peer 
review. 
Peer review of major 
project. 
P5,I5, C5, W5, S5 
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ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 
Assessment Weight Components Description Due date Special Assessment 
1. Leader Profile 30% 1. Leader Profile - 
30% 
To produce a 1500 word report using the guidelines provided. The document must be 
submitted to Turnitin. 
Week 7 upload a copy of the 
Leader Profile and reflection 
to turnitin link in WebCT 
Special Consideration 
Required 
2.Project 
Outline/Project 
Initiation 
Document 
25% 2a.Project Outline- 5% 
2b. Project Initiation 
Document (PID) - 20% 
The Project Outline will provide an overview of your project, project purpose, key objectives and 
industry in a one page format. The document must be submitted to Turnitin. 
The PID will detail the project according to the PID template provided to each team at the start of 
the Unit. One PID document will be submitted by each PD3 team and must be submitted to 
Turnitin. 
Week 5 - Upload a copy 
through Turnitin 
Week 12 - upload a 
hardcopy to turn-it-in link in 
WebCT 
Special Consideration 
Required 
Special Consideration 
Required 
3.Presentations 25% 3a. Project Outline 
Presentation - Hurdle 
3b. Draft Industry 
Panel Presentation - 
Hurdle 
3c. Industry Panel 
Presentation - 25% 
The Project Outline presentation is a team presentation outlining the main elements of the 
Outline. This presentation will also form the basis for the team-on-team review and peer review. 
In the team-on-team review students will both present their own brief and review another team's 
outline (see Peer Review for more information). 
The Draft Industry Panel Presentation is a team presentation outlining the main sections of the 
PID. This presentation is important as the team receive feedback on the viability and content of 
their challenge solution. It may be attended by an external industry person/facilitator. 
The Industry Presentation is a team presentation that capstones all the work in BFP3001. It is a 
business quality presentation with appropriate dress and style. The panel may consist of 
academics and industry guests. 
Week 4. All team members 
must be present in order to 
receive the mark associated 
with the self reflection activity 
based on the team-on-team 
review. 
Week 10. All team members 
must be present.. 
Week 12. All team members 
must be present to receive 
presentation mark. 
Special Consideration 
Required 
Special Consideration 
Required 
Special Consideration 
Required 
4.Peer Review 20% 4a. Individual 
Reflection based on 
Team on team review -15% 
4b. Project Status 
Report completion - 
5% 
Individual- You will be required to write a comprehensive reflection based on the review you 
received in the Team-on-Team review. This will be submitted through WebCT eReflection space. 
Team- Your will be required to submit the team Project Status Report in week 12 with the PID. 
Week 5 to facilitator via 
Turnitin. 
Week 12 hardcopy to 
facilitator as an attachment to 
PID. 
Special Consideration 
Required 
Special Consideration 
Required 
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SEMINAR SCHEDULE 
Week Type Activities Output/Handouts Assessment 
1 Sem 
The Unit, Team Formation & Introduction of 
Projects 
Introduction to unit & assessments 
Team Formation 
Focus on team formation 
Member skills 
Introduction of Projects 
Project Preference Sheet 
Handouts 
1.Unit Outline 
2.Project Preference Sheet 
4b. Project Status sign-off week 1 
2 
Sem 
Identification of Problem and Project Objectives 
Problem Definition 
Project Objectives 
Overview of Assessment 1 - Career Profile 
1. Brainstorm 
2. Mind map 
3.Smart Objectives 
3 
Sem 
Scope Analysis 
Project Scope 
Starting Project Outline 
Review Peer Review Template 
Preparation - Week 4 Presentation 
KT Scoping Exercise 4b. Project Status sign-off week 3 
4 
Pres 
Project Outline Presentation and Team on Team 
Review 
Present Project Outline (Including Q&A) 
Undertake Team-on-Team Review 
1.Presentation 
2.Team-on-Team collated review 
document 
3a. Project Outline PresentationHurdle 
5 
Sem 
Leader Profile - Leadership & Ethics 
Types of Leaders 
Leadership Styles 
Overview of Assessment 1 - Leadership 
2a. Project Outline + Turnitin 5% 
4a Individual Reflection based on 
Team-on-Team review submitted 
through Turnitin-15% 
6 Sem 
PID -Risk and Governance 
PID-Risk Assessment 
Governance Protocols 
Risk Assessment-PID 
7 
Sem 
PID - Budgets & Financials 
Working on your PID 
Financial Section - PID 1. Leader Profile + Turnitin 30% 
4b. Project Status sign-off week 7 
8 Sem 
PID - Marketing & Stakeholders 
Marketing and/or Competitor Analysis 
Stakeholder Analysis 
1.Marketing and/or Competitor Analysis 
- PID 
2.Stakeholder Analysis - PID 
4b. Project Status sign-off week 9 
MSB (Melbourne) 
9 
Cons 
Team Meeting & Project Progress 
Project Progress Interview 
Team Meeting Seminar & formal 
progress meeting with facilitator 
10 
Pres 
Draft Industry Panel Presentations 
Draft - Industry Panel Presentation 
Presentation (including Q&A) 3b. Draft - Industry Panel 
Presentation-Hurdle 
11 
Cons 
Team Meeting & Project Progress 
Project Progress Interview 
Team Meeting Seminar & formal 
progress meeting with facilitator 
12 
Pres 
Final Panel Presentation 
Panel Presentation 
Submission of PID 
1.Final PID submission 
2.Final Presentation (including Q&A) 
2b. Project Initiation Document PID) 
+ Turnitin 20% 
3c Panel Presentation 25% 
4b. Sign-off & Project Status Report 
5% 
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Assessment 1: 
Leader Profile -Learning Outcome 3 
Weighting: Organisation Profile 15% (750 words) 
Leader Profile OR Career Activity Reflection 15% (750 words) 
Due Date: Week 7 (Melbourne - upload to Turnitin) 
Word Limit: 1500 words Individual 
_________________________________________________________________________________ 
Purpose of assessment: 
To demonstrate the student's ability to reflect on their career choices, their personal skills, attributes and interests in o rder to identify suitable 
future employers and undertake future career planning. The student will submit a 1500 word report that includes an Organisation Profile (750 
words) & a Leader Profile (750 words). Offshore-campuses offering an Industry Challenge Day may replace the Leader Profile with a career 
Activity Reflection (750words). Please refer to your facilitator for further details. This is an individual assessment piece. 
Objectives of assessment: 
To demonstrate the ability of students to: 
Critically reflect on self-learning, skills and attributes within their industry / discipline context 
Use critical evaluation and synthesis to identify areas for further development, both professionally and personally 
Creatively generate or locate opportunities and pathways for self development 
Required Assessment Tasks There are two tasks that you must undertake as part of Assessment 1. 
Task 1 - Organisational Profile (15%) 
Once you have graduated from your studies what type of organisation would you like to work for? If you are currently employed what is your 
next career move? 
Based on comprehensive research and analysis students will evaluate a specific organisation in their industry of choice and will decide if it aligns 
to their skills, attributes and values. 
In the analysis students will be required to make a decision on: 
Identify one organisation and discuss in detail how the organisa tions' mission and goals, leadership style, reporting structure, culture, 
physical work environment, geographic location, staffing practices and graduate opportunities align to your personal and prof essional 
needs and your desired career path. 
Reflect on the level of compatibility between your skills, attributes and values and the organisation you identified. Is there a high lev el of 
organisational fit? Why or Why not? Please explain your reasons in detail. 
Is it a good organisational fit? 
Is the organisation a suitable one in which to commence/continue their career? 
Your Reflective piece must utilise literature and other support materials. A minimum of five academic references must be used and 
appropriately referenced. There is a maximum word limit of 750 words. 
Task 2 - Leader Profile (15%) 
World-wide there are a large number of successful and/or inspirational individuals working within a variety of sectors. These sectors include 
business, sport, politics, arts and the philanthropic/not-for-profit sector. 
Identify one such individual and undertake the following: 
Provide a brief overview of their career to date. (Please Note: Maximum word count - 250 words.) 
It is important to include a discussion of both the highlights and lowlights of their career. 
Discuss why this individual is considered successful and/or inspirational in their life and field of expertise. 
At minimum please discuss factors relating to financial prosperity, contribution to their profession, contribution to the community, leadership 
style/s, business acumen and work-life balance. 
Reflect on how learning more about this leader will impact on your future career planning. How will you make use of the resu lts of this 
Leader profiling exercise to further develop your own career? Please be specific. 
Your Reflective piece must utilise literature and other support materials as appropriate. A minimum of five academic references must be used 
and appropriately referenced. There is a maximum word limit of 750 words. 
OR 
Task 2 - Career Activity Reflection (15%) 
The Career Activity Reflection will contain the following components: 
A Reflective piece based on the DIEP (Describe, Interpret, Evaluate and Plan) format utilised in PD1. This reflection provides you with the 
opportunity to critically analyse the Career Activities that you participated in and to identify how you may use your learnings from these 
activities to further develop your career. 
At Sunway Kuala Lumpur: Attendance and participation in the Challenge Day. This is a day full of industry presentations related to 
career and skills development. 
At Sunway Johor Bahru: Attendance and participation in the Mock Interview process. 
Your Reflective piece should utilise literature and other support materials as appropriate. A minimum of five academic references must be 
utilised and appropriately referenced. There is a maximum word limit of 750 words. 
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Marking Matrix: Assessment 1 - Leader Profile 30% 
Leader Profile (30%) - Organisation Profile 15% & Leader Profile/Career Activity Reflection (15%) 
Criteria HD+ 
(1) 
HD 
(.8) 
D 
(.7) 
C 
(.6) 
P 
(.5) 
N 
(.3) 
N 
Low 
(0) 
Organisation Profile (15%) 
Identification and reflection on a range of factors relating to chosen industry 
Content 
60% 
Identification and reflection on a range of factors relating to chosen organisation 
Critically analyses the level of organisational fit between the individual and the 
chosen organisation 
Comprehensively outlines how learnings will be applied to further develop career 
Explanations are clear and concise & Uses DIEP or other reflective writing 
technique 
DIEP 
10% 
Accurately uses Harvard and utilises a minimum of 5 relevant academic 
references 
Ref 
20% 
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards Writing 
10% Within 10% of word limit 
Leader Profile (15%) 
HD+ 
(1) 
HD 
(.8) 
D 
(.7) 
C 
(.6) 
P 
(.5) 
N 
(.3) 
N 
Low 
(0) 
Outline critical career highlights and lowlights for chosen 'leader' 
Content 
60% 
Identification and reflection on a range of factors relating to 'leader' success or 
inspirational status 
Comprehensive reflection on how learning will be applied to future career planning 
Explanations are clear and concise & Uses DIEP or other reflective writing 
technique 
DIEP 
10% 
Accurately uses Harvard and utilises a minimum of 5 relevant references Ref 
20% 
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards Writing 
10% Within 10% of word limit 
OR 
Career Activity Reflection (15%) 
HD+ 
(1) 
HD 
(.8) 
D 
(.7) 
C 
(.6) 
P 
(.5) 
N 
(.3) 
N 
Low 
(0) 
Detailed description based on min. (2) career activities 
Content 
60% 
Critically analyses career activities and identifies key learnings 
Comprehensively outlines how learnings will be applied to further develop career 
Explanations are clear and concise & Uses DIEP or other reflective writing 
technique 
DIEP 
10% 
Accurately uses Harvard and utilises a minimum of 5 relevant references Ref 
20% 
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards Writing 
10% Within 10% of word limit 
Assessment 1 Total Mark: _____ / 30 
Comments: 
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Assessment 2 
Business Project-Learning Outcomes1,2, 4, 5,6,7,8 
Total Weighting: Total: 25% 2A-Project Outline 5% (Team) 
2B-Project Initiation Document 20% 
Due Date: Week 5 2A-Project Outline 5% 
Week 12 2B-Project Initiation Document 20%(upload to turn-it-in link) 
Word Limit: Project Outline - 1 page 
Project Initiation Document - 3000 words 
Assessment Type: 2A: Team - 2B: Team 
Aim: 
In this assignment teams will complete one (1) of three (3) possible project options: Your local facilitator will advise you on the 
options available to you at your campus. 
A business start up project, 
A self-selected business challenge 
An Industry Project (including the Bendigo Bank Challenge) (Melbourne Only) 
In each case you will be required to undertake substantial background research, devise a recommendation/solution from a range of 
options, identify impacting issues and prepare project documentation. Your project will form the basis of your industry presentation. 
2a. Project Outline 
The Project Outline describes in broad terms the purpose of the project, the background (ie why did you choose this particular 
project), the scope and the project objectives. Teams should complete the Project Outline and ensure that it is limited to one 
page. In producing this document you must use size 12 font and a minimum margin of 2cms. A minimum of 2 references must be 
utilized. Please refer to the template on WebCT. 
2b. Project Initiation Document (PID) 
The purpose of a PID is to define elements of the project. It includes both a Business Case (which you did in Professional 
Development 2) and how you are going to implement the project. A PID is used by management (or investors) to assess your 
concept and to judge its potential to succeed. Information included in the PID will answer the following questions for management 
or investors: 
? What is the project aiming to achieve? 
? Why it is important to achieve it or is there a market for the product? 
? Who will be involved and what are their responsibilities? 
? How will it be undertaken and organised? 
? How much will it cost? 
A PID outlines all of the essentials to form a firm foundation for the project, including project objectives, project scope, business 
benefits and risks, stakeholder analysis and project timeframes. Note: This is the final document and forms the basis upon which 
your final industry panel presentation is made. There should be no ambiguity. The PID should clearly outline why, what, when and 
how the project is going to be done. 
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Project Types 
As a PD3 student you will be working in a team on one specific project. Your project may be from the following categories. Please 
refer to your local facilitator for further details. 
Business Start Up 
Business Challenge 
Industry Project (Details to be confirmed) 
All of the project options will ensure you maximise your learning whilst you work on a real life business challenge! 
Please refer to WebCT for a detailed description of each of the project options. 
Project Initiation Document (PID) Template 
Templates for the PID documents have been provided on WebCT. It is compulsory to use the template provided. Should you 
believe it necessary to make changes to the template based on your unique project, these changes must be negotiated with your 
facilitator and stream leader. It is essential to give particular attention to how you format and present the document. The following 
guidelines apply: 
1. Charts, tables and graphs are essential components 
2. Supporting materials, such as survey results, financial analysis computations, economic and resource calculations, and 
detailed explanations can be included in an appendix. Please Note: The PID Appendices must be limited to 8 pages. 
3. All financial/budgetary computations must be accompanied by appropriate descriptions and rationale. If your facilitator 
cannot understand the assumptions that your financials are based on this will affect your overall PID mark. 
4. Professional quality layout and graphics, including use of colour printing, is required. 
5. Spelling, punctuation and grammar must be of the appropriate standard 
6. Copyright of any photographs or other images (including logos) used must be attributed and where necessary permission 
for use obtained. 
Please note - Each project type uses its own PID template. Please ensure that you download the correct document from WebCT. 
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Marking Matrix: Assessment 2A- Project Outline (5%) 
Criteria HD+ 
(1) 
HD 
(.8) 
D 
(.7) 
C 
(.6) 
P 
(.5) 
N 
(.3) 
N 
Low 
(0) 
Identifies, develops and researches questions that generate a high level 
understanding of the project and its purpose 
Content 
Identifies and critically analyses the underlying issues that have created the 
need for the project . 
Well developed, realistic project objectives i.e. SMART format 
Project scope clearly outlined 
Accurately uses Harvard referencing utilising a minimum of 2 references. Ref 
Explanations are clear and concise and free from typographical and grammatical 
errors. 
Writing 
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards 
Submitted by due date in one page format 
Mark: _____ / 5 
Comments: 
Marking Matrix: Assessment 2B - Project Initiation Document (20%) 
Criteria HD+ 
(1) 
HD 
(.8) 
D 
(.7) 
C 
(.6) 
P 
(.5) 
N 
(.3) 
N 
Low 
(0) 
Updates all areas of the Project Outline to a high standard 
Content 
Identifies important issues that need to be addressed, including the 
consequences of not addressing each critical area. 
Industry/sector/company researched and analysed. Research validates or 
justifies the project. 
Provides options to resolve identified issues 
Competitor Analysis / Sales & Marketing Strategy to a high standard 
Risk Analysis to a high standard 
Financial planning, Cost/Benefit Analysis, ROI and other relevant financial tools 
Human Resources & Physical Resources to a high standard 
Detailed Gantt Chart or other scheduling tool 
Operational / Project Plan to a high standard 
Project specific sections of the PID are completed to a high standard 
Relationships between the various planning documents are developed 
A final solution / recommendation has been chosen, including a critically detailed 
explanation 
Accurately uses Harvard system with at least eight relevant references Ref 
Professional final document, including charts/graphs etc where appropriate 
Writing 
Explanations are clear and concise 
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic standards 
Submitted by due date within 10% of word limit 
Mark: _____ / 20 
Comments: 
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ASSESSMENT 2B: PID Generic Criterion Assessment 
HD80 - 100 Comprehensively identifies, develops and researches questions that generate a high level understanding of the important aspects of the project 
Identifies and critically analyses the underlying issues that have created the need for the project 
Identifies important issues that need to be addressed in the project 
Options to resolve issues and the pros and cons of the options are evaluated. 
A recommendation has been made and explained and critically detailed, including consideration of the overall net impact of the option 
Comprehensive well developed objectives and detailed scope with assumptions and constraints 
Comprehensive risk analysis undertaken 
A comprehensive effective stakeholder analysis, marketing plan, financial plan, staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised 
Relationships between the above plans are developed and explained 
Financial viability conclusively established 
Estimates of expected returns to investors calculated and provided, based on detailed financial projections (provided as an Appendix) 
Positioning of expected returns relative to market and perceived risk explained 
Prospectus style report produced effectively integrating all components and displaying awareness of requirements of a prospectus 
Accurately uses Harvard system with more than eight relevant references 
Shows evidence of having read beyond supplied references, and has integrated reading into project 
Explanations are clear and concise and free from typographical and grammatical errors 
Timely submission - within 10% of the word limit 
D 
70 - 79 
Clearly identifies, develops questions and researches questions, that generate a good understanding of the important aspects of the project 
Understands the key underlying issues that have created the need for the project 
The important issues that need to be addressed in the project have been identified, 
Options to resolve issues considered and evaluated 
A recommendation has been made and explained and critically detailed, including consideration of the overall net impact of the option 
Well developed objectives and detailed scope with assumptions and constraints outlined 
Key risks have been identified 
A detailed stakeholder analysis, marketing plan, financial plan, staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised 
Connections between the above plans are developed and explained 
Estimates of expected returns to investors calculated and provided, based on appropriate financial projections 
Prospectus style report produced effectively integrating all components and displaying awareness of requirements of a prospectus 
Accurately references at least five resources using Harvard system 
Professional quality presentation including consistent use of graphics and displaying awareness of publication design 
Generally free from typographical and grammatical errors 
Timely Submission - within 10% of the word limit 
C 
60 - 69 
Appropriately identifies, develops questions and researches questions, that generate a good understanding of the important aspects of the project 
Some of the underlying issues that have created the need for the project have been addressed 
Options to resolve issues and the pros and cons of the options considered 
Recommendations to resolve the business challenge have been identified and evaluated 
An option to recommend has been chosen and an explanation regarding the choice has been detailed 
Objectives, scope with assumptions and constraints 
Some risks have been identified for prospective investors or buyers 
Projections of returns for investors estimated and provided 
Prospectus style report produced effectively displaying awareness of requirements of a prospectus 
A reasonable stakeholder analysis, marketing plan, financial plan, staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised 
Accurately references at least three resources using Harvard system 
Professional quality publication including consistent use of graphics and displaying awareness of publication design 
Timely Submission - within 10% of the word limit 
P 
50-59 
Identifies, develops questions and researches questions, that generate a good understanding of the important aspects of the project /simulation 
Questions have been researched to generate an appropriate response to the challenge 
A small number of underlying issues that have created the need for the project have been addressed 
An option to recommend has been chosen and an explanation regarding the choice has been detailed 
Basic objectives, scope with assumptions and constraints 
Some risks have been identified for prospective investors or buyers 
Projections of returns for investors estimated and provided 
Ethical business practices have been mentioned 
Sustainability principles and practices have been addressed 
A stakeholder analysis, marketing plan, financial plan staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised 
Accurately references at least two resources using Harvard system 
Professional quality publication including consistent use of graphics 
Timely Submission - within 20% of the word limit 
N1 
40 - 49 
Recommendations to resolve the business challenge have been identified 
Poorly developed objectives, scope with assumptions and constraints 
Supporting plans and principles would not allow the opportunity to be implemented OR 
Supporting plans and discussion do not enable prospective investors to make a decision on the viability of the proposal
Limited marketing plan, financial plan staffing plan, organisation chart and operating plan have been devised 
No referencing and sourcing of required reading 
Contains grammatical, typographical and presentation errors 
Poor quality writing, with insufficient description and no analysis 
Submission within 30% of the word limit 
N2 
0 - 39 
Misses the point of exercise (or not submitted) 
No objectives, scope with assumptions and constraints 
No relevant evidence to support viability of proposal 
No referencing and sourcing of required reading 
Insufficient word count (less than 70% of required) 
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Assessment 3 
Presentations- Learning Outcomes1,2, 4, 5,6,7,8 
Total Weighting: Total: 25% 3A-Project Outline Presentation Hurdle 
3B-Draft Industry Panel Presentation Hurdle 
3C-Final Industry Panel Presentation 25% 
Due Date: Week 4 3A-Project Outline Presentation 
Week 10 3B-Draft Industry Panel Presentation 
Week 12 3C-Final Industry Panel Presentation 
Assessment Type: Group (Team) 
You will present your Project proposal three (3) times. The first two times will be in your seminar group outlining the progress of your project. 
The first presentation will be Peer Reviewed by fellow students, which involves another team critiquing your team's performance. You 
then have the opportunity to use the feedback given to you from the Peer Review team to make changes for your next presentation. 
The second presentation may involve another PD3 facilitator, who has no prior knowledge of your project, to assess your 
presentation. This presentation provides you with an excellent opportunity to practice for your final presentation which takes place at 
the end of semester. 
Your final presentation may be to an Industry Panel and is worth 25%. 
Please Note: The Project Outline Presentation is a 'hurdle task' which means that even though your team does not receive a mark your team 
must satisfactorily complete the presentation. 
Details of Final Industry Panel Presentation: 
Having completed, and submitted, the Project Initiation Document your team will be required to: 
1. Present your project to a panel comprising representatives drawn from Industry and the College of Business Academic Staff. Your 
seminar facilitator may be present. 
2. Participate in a question and answer session with your panel. 
3. Provide a copy of your PID Executive Summary which will be distributed to your panel prior to your presentation. This is to be 
provided to your facilitator during your Week 11 class. 
Your team's presentation will be a maximum of 10 minutes. The Question and Answer discussion will be a minimum of 10 minutes. 
The Panel presentation begins with a summary presentation of your project to the industry panel. This presentation runs for 10 minutes. You 
may use your 10 minutes to present your project in the manner you believe best serves both the project and your overall objective of convincing 
the panel that your proposal is serious, considered, and worth supporting. You can use PowerPoint, film, and/or handouts or simply reply on 
your presence and the spoken word. Whatever you choose to use, and however you choose to get the message across in this presentation it is 
essential to consider the following points: 
1. Determine who your audience is 
2. What are you trying to achieve in the presentation? 
3. What role each team member take in the presentation? 
4. Plan what you need to do to achieve a convincing, inspiring, and excellent professional presentation 
5. If you use slides design them carefully. Make sure they are not too 'busy' and don't contain too much text. 
6. Be conscious of the quality of any printed documents you give the panel. 
7. Dress appropriately for a professional presentation. 
The second part of the Industry Panel Presentation is a question and answer session with the industry panel where you will have the opportunity 
to discuss your project IN DETAIL. In preparing for this session you need to be aware that: 
1. All team members will be required to understand all aspects of the project. 
2. You will be able to provide additional supporting materials to the Panel to support both your presentation and your team responses to 
questions 
3. The Panel will have been provided with your executive summary as a briefing paper prior to the discussion, and will therefore have 
had time to consider questions they may wish to direct to you; 
4. Your capacity to respond to questions, to respond to criticism, and to substantiate your claims with evidence will be evaluated and 
forms an integral part of the assessment. 
Please Note: All team members must participate in the Panel Presentation in some capacity. For example, if a team member has not 
participated in the presentation they must take on a major role in the question and answer session. 
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ASSESSMENT 3A (hurdle) &3B: Draft (hurdle) & 3C Final Panel Presentation Marking Sheet 
Team Name: 
Facilitator: Campus: Day: Time: Present 
1 ID Name 
2 ID Name 
3 ID Name 
4 ID Name 
5 ID Name 
6 ID Name 
5-Excellent 4-Very Good 3-Acceptable 2-Not at required level 1- Not Exhibited/Poor 
CONTENT / 25 
5 4 3 2 1 Comments 
Specific nature of project is clear and succinctly explained 
Problem that has been identified 
Solution to be proposed and evaluated. 
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the relevant industry in which the 
project is set 
Critical project information is highlighted in the presentation that supports 
the final project recommendation. This may include data as related to the 
Financial Analysis 
Risk Analysis 
Competitor Analysis 
Other critical project areas 
Project recommendation is consistent with both project objectives and 
research and analysis findings 
An effective and well crafted Executive Summary is provided to panel prior 
to presentation 
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION /50 
Overall the presentation has a strong visual impact. ie. presentation 
materials(including slides), team presentation and other visual aids. 
The visual aids utilised clarify and reinforce the verbal presentation. 
The presentation has a logical flow and includes only relevant information 
and data as related to the objectives of the presentation. 
The presentation has been tailored appropriately to the audience. 
Engages and involves audience through the use of anecdotes, interesting 
facts, audience participation, relevant discussion etc. 
The purpose of the presentation is made clear and project objectives are 
introduced to provide appropriate background and context. 
Teamwork is evident throughout the presentation /Q&A and each team 
member contributes equally to the presentation / Q&A 
All team members respond to questions clearly, articulately and with an 
appropriate level of knowledge and relevancy. 
Team members demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the overall 
project 
Team members engage panellists on the merits of the proposed solution 
Total 
Comments: TEAM TOTAL (TT) / 75 
TEAM MARK: 
3C Mark - /25 (TT / 3 = Team Mark) 
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Assessment 4-Learning Outcome 5 
Peer Review 
Total Weighting: Total: 20% 4A-Individual Reflection 15% (500 words) 
4B-Project Status Report 5% 
Due Date: Week 5 4A-Individual Reflection 15% 
Week 12 4B-Project Status Report 5% 
Assessment Type: Individual & Team 
Overview 
The Peer Review Assignment involves two key tasks in weeks 4 and 12. 
In Week 4 your team is required to complete a Team-on-Team review using the template provided on following pages of your unit guide. You 
will be asked to critique another team's presentation and provide constructive feedback to them which they then utilise in their individual 
reflection piece 4B and to refine their future presentations. 
Assessment 4A requires you to complete an individual reflection based on the Team-on-Team review given to your team. The word limit for the 
reflection is 500 words. Your reflection should demonstrate a mature and thoughtful response to any constructive criticism received. You may 
utilise the DIEP format that you used in PD1.You must submit your Reflection to Turnitin in WebCT in Week 5. Please refer to WebCT for more 
detail on the DIEP method. 
Assessment 4B requires you to track your progress over the course of the semester. At various project milestones, you will be expec ted to 
demonstrate completion and obtain a signature from your facilitator. This document also acts as a contract between you and your team 
members. The Project Status Report template is included in your unit guide. Completion of the template is ongoing, and the document 
must be submitted in week 12 as an attachment to your PID. 
ASSESSMENT 4a: Individual Reflection-Team on Team Review -15%-Learning Outcome 5 
Instructions 
1. As a reviewer you will individually review ANOTHER group's presentation of their project. Fill out 
this hardcopy template during their presentation and Q&A session. The Review team will be 
expected to lead the Question and Answer. 
2. This individual review will be COLLATED into a team review. All individuals will discuss, review 
and synthesise their individual reviews and as a team you will then combine these to complete 
one team review document. 
3. You will EMAIL your collated team review to both the team you reviewed and to your facilitator 
prior to the end of your Week 4 seminar. 
4. You will REFLECT on your teams's feedback provided by the Team on Team Review. Use the 
marking matrix to guide what you need to address in your reflection. This is an individual piece 
of assessment. 
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Team-on-Team Review Template 
This section is designed to capture your views on the content included in the presentation. 
Project Content 
What is the specific nature of this project? 
How and why has the project been initiated? 
What is the project trying to achieve? 
What are the main project objectives? Are they SMART objectives? Why/Why not? 
This section is designed to capture your views on the presentation. 
Please give a score between 1-5 and justify your scoring with appropriate comments. 
5 = excellent 4=very good 3=good 2=fair 1=poor 
Criteria Score Comments 
Specific nature of project is clear and 
succinctly explained. 
The presentation has a strong visual impact 
and engages audience. 
The visual presentation has a logical flow of 
information. 
Slides are of a high standard. 
Teamwork is evident through the presentation. 
Team members demonstrate a comprehensive 
knowledge of the project. 
Acid Test 
Overall, what score would you give this project, 
taking everything into account? 
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Marking Matrix: Assessment 4A - Individual Reflection (15%) 
Criteria HD + 
(1) 
HD 
(.8) 
D 
(.7) 
C 
(.6) 
P 
(.5) 
N 
(.3) 
N Low 
(0) 
Effective use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform 
future improvements to the: 
presentation 
Content 
60% 
Effective use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform 
future improvements to: 
project 
Analyses and evaluates own behaviour as a peer reviewer 
involved in peer review 
Uses appropriate theory to support evaluation 
Shows evidence of wide reading, and an ability to integrate 
reading/theory with own reflections 
Uses DIEP or other reflective writing technique DIEP 
10% 
Accurately uses Harvard referencing including at least two 
relevant references 
Ref 
20% 
Explanations are clear and concise 
Spelling and grammar are in accordance with academic 
standards 
Submitted by due date within 10% of word limit 
Writing 
10% 
Mark: _____ / 15 
Comments: 
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ASSESSMENT 4A: Individual Reflection 15% 
You are required to write a 500 word self-reflection using the DIEP format (used in Professional Development 1). Your reflection is 
to be based upon the feedback your team received in the Team Peer review in week 4. You will be required to use theory and 
referencing according to Harvard. This is an individual submission. 
Grade Criterion 
80 - 100 Comprehensively addresses feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements relating to the 
the presentation 
the project 
Analysis and evaluation of both your own behaviour and the team's behaviour based on the review feedback 
Uses theory to support evaluation 
Accurately uses Harvard system to reference at least two resources. 
Reading/theory is integrated with reflections. 
Explanation is clear and concise. 
Report free from typographical and grammatical errors. 
Timely submission - within 10% of the word limit 
70 - 79 Effectively addresses feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements of 
the presentation 
the project 
Analysis and evaluation of own behaviour or your team's behaviour based on the review feedback 
Uses theory to support evaluation 
Accurately uses Harvard system to reference at least two resources. 
Reading/theory is integrated with reflections. 
Explanation is clear and concise. 
Report free from typographical and grammatical errors. 
Timely submission - within 20% of the word limit 
60 - 69 Good use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements of 
the presentation 
the project 
Some Analyse and evaluation of own behaviour or your team's behaviour based on the review feedback 
Attempt to use theory to support evaluation 
Accurately uses Harvard system to reference at least two resources. 
Explanation is generally clear and concise. 
Report largely free from typographical and grammatical errors. 
Timely submission - within 20% of the word limit 
50 - 59 Some use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements of 
the presentation and/or 
the project 
Attempt to analyse and evaluate own behaviour or your team's behaviour based on the review feedback 
Attempt to use theory to support evaluation 
Accurately uses Harvard system to reference at least one resource. 
Explanation is clear and concise in some sections. 
Report has some typographical and grammatical errors. 
Late submission - within 20% of the word limit 
40 - 49 Inadequate use of feedback provided by reviewing team to inform future improvements of 
the presentation or 
the project 
No attempt to use theory to support evaluation 
No use of any resources. 
Explanation is clear and concise. 
Report has typographical and grammatical errors. 
Late submission - within 20% of the word limit 
0 - 39 Misses the point of exercise. 
No description of own or team performance in relation to group project. 
Insufficient word count. 
Not submitted. 
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ASSESSMENT 4B: Project Status Report - 5% Team 
Your team is to provide a completed Project Status report (PSR) to your facilitator in Week 12. This report should be attached to 
your PID. This document will provide the facilitator with a snap-shot of how you progressed through the project. It will not be 
possible to complete this at the end of the project. It is designed to track and encourage you to complete project tasks. 
BFP3001 
Project Status Report 
Project Name 
Facilitator/ Seminar/Campus 
Project Type 
Industry Contact/Mentor 
Name: Company: 
Project Conflict Resolution 
This project agreement recognises that team conflict may occur but that if 
harnessed correctly team conflict becomes a positive force for creativity and 
team attainment of goals. The team will take all measures to harness conflict 
and to use it to achieve team goals. Further, the team recognises that 
individual goals may need to be subordinated for team goals. The milestones 
outlined below represent significant stages of the project and by signing the 
milestones I am signifying my progress through the project. 
Milestone Team 
Mem1 
Team 
Mem2 
Team 
Mem3 
Team 
Mem4 
Team 
mem5 
Team 
Mem6 Facilitator 
Week 1/2; I have been formed into a 
Team and am ready to proceed 
Week 4; My Team and I have completed 
the project scope and outline, and are 
ready to proceed. 
Week 8; I have received PID 
Content/Project instructions and am 
ready to proceed to develop PID. 
Week 10; My team and I have delivered 
the Draft Presentation, received feedbacl 
and are ready to proceed to the final 
presentation and PID. 
Week 12; My team and I have delivered 
the Final Presentation, and are ready to 
submit the PID. 
Team Member Details- Please fill in once 
team is formed. 
Name 
St No Sign & date 
Team 1 
Team 2 
Team 3 
Team 4 
Team 5 
Team 6 
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Important Information for PD3 students 
Plagiarism 
Victoria University takes plagiarism very seriously. It is expected that all students are aware of the plagiarism guidelines under which the university operates. Simply remember to 
acknowledge other peoples' work through your referencing and all will be well! 
Refer to the following website for further information - http://w2.vu.edu.au/library/referencing/ 
We also recommend that you familiarise yourself with the university's Academic Honesty and Preventing Plagiarism Policy. 
Special Consideration 
If you are not able to submit your work by the extended submission date, and there are valid grounds (i.e. medical, personal hardship or other extenuating circumstances) for not 
doing so, you can apply for Special Consideration. Contact your Unit of Study co-ordinator 
The form for Special Consideration is available under the 'Exam and Results section' at: 
http://www.vu.edu.au/student-tools/student-form 
Work submitted after the due date, without an extension granted or the relevant documentation provided, will be recorded as being submitted but will attract a zero grade. 
This procedure applies to both individual and group assignments. 
Supplementary Assessment 
If your final result for PD3 falls into the 45-49 range you will be eligible to sit a Supplementary Assessment during the Supplementary exam period. Students are not notified by PD3 
staff of their eligibility to sit a supplementary assessment. You must therefore check your final result and if you fall into the supplementary assessment result range you need to 
confirm the details of your supplementary assessment on MYVU. 
Word Counts 
Some of the assessments for PD3 require you to complete the assessment with a certain Word Count in mind. For example, the word count for the Project Initiation Document is 
3000 words. It is important you understand that you (or your team) can submit an assessment item that is up to 10% under/over any set word limit. Once you exceed this 
additional 10% then your facilitators will STOP READING your document. It is therefore very important that you manage your Word Count carefully. 
Appendix 
Information that is included in the Appendix of your report is not part of the body of your report, but is useful information that the reader may wish to refer to for more detail. 
Anything included in your Appendix is not 
included in your Word Count (refer above). 
Please be aware that there is a limit on the number of Appendices that you can include with any PD3 assessment piece. A maximum number of 8 pages of Appendices are to 
be used. 
VU Email Address 
Your facilitator and the PD3 Co-ordinators will only communicate with you via your VU email address. Please ensure your VU email address is active and remember to check it 
regularly. 
Team Work 
Working in teams is a wonderful learning experience but sometimes there can be challenges. If you require any assistance in relation to your team please chat with your facilitator. 
If the challenges continue then your concerns can be escalated by your facilitator to the PD3 Co-ordinators. In this instance all team members will be required to attend a meeting 
with one of the PD3 Co-ordinators to talk through the team related issues. 
WebCT 
WebCT is full of wonderful information and many of your questions can be answered just be reviewing the PD3 information available . For example, if you require more information 
about the DIEP method of reflection just jump onto WebCT for some guidelines! You are expected to check WebCt regularly between seminars for announcements and updates. 
You are expected to check WebCt regularly between seminars for announcements and updates. 
PD3 Results 
To successfully pass PD3 you do not need to pass each individual assessment item. We would however encourage you to endeavour to pass each and every assessment item as 
this will maximise your learning and your final result!