Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Introduces students to the design, management and evaluation of effective stakeholder engagement processes in engineering environments. Theories and frameworks are explored to enable students to consider appropriate strategies for managing participation. A case study will provide students with the opportunity to explore stakeholder engagement, and reflect on and evaluate effective engineering management processes.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

Topic 1: Principles of public participation in engineering management

Topic 2: Leading practice stakeholder engagement frameworks

Topic 3: Factors to determine appropriate engagement strategies

Topic 4: Developing stakeholder engagement plans

Topics 5–6: Case studies of effective stakeholder engagement in engineering management contexts

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Explain, reflect upon and apply stakeholder engagement theory in a variety of industry settings
  • Identify and incorporate stakeholder management processes in a technical environment
  • Design and articulate a stakeholder engagement approach and management plan for a case study

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Report: 20%
Discussion board: 40%
Reflective writing: 40%

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Study this unit in the following courses

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