Final Project Briefing

Master & Bachelor in Management

Introduction
A module that must be completed by bachelor and master students as a requirement to receive the bachelor and master degree.
The aim of the module is to give students opportunity to apply the knowledge that they have gained throughout the programme to solve or improve any management issues. Students are expected to do their work independently most of the time, but their progress will be monitored closely by their supervisor. Students will have to document their work in a thesis format which must be bounded and submitted to the university Prerequisite of this project : A student must complete at least 6 modules and pay 50% of programme fee.

Project Specifications
Scope of the project : Business Improvement (BI)
Project must be in the area of programmes specialization. Duration of the project : 4 months Final grade of the project is based on assessment of the following:
Project Proposal 10% Progress Meeting 10% Report Formatting 10% Project Implementation (Report) 50% Final Presentation & Viva 20%

Business Improvement (BI)

A Systematic approach to help an organization optimize its underlying processes to achieve more efficient results in long term basis.
Scopes of improvement :
Cost reduction Increase of Monthly/Yearly Sales Improve Quality

Product Innovation
Production Time Customer Satisfaction Business Relationship

Size of improvement can be either within department/division (personnel not less than 20) OR within a company (including branches & consortium)

Project Phases
Project Briefing
3 weeks

Proposal & Presentation

3 weeks

1st Meeting

3 weeks

Final Presentation & VIVA

1 week

2 weeks

Report & Abstract Submission

2 weeks

2nd Meeting

2 weeks

Final Submission

Result Release

Total Week : 16

Student Responsibilities

Final Project

Project Proposal
Project proposal must be prepared using power point slide and highlight the following:
Introduction
Description about the project

Problem Statement
Clear and concise statement describes the reason why the project should be implemented

Propose Solution
Descriptions of the solutions to the problem mentioned above.

Objective & Scope

Specific objectives to be achieved and boundary of the project.

Limitation & Constraint

Analysis of risks, challenges and problems might be faced.

Each student will be given 20 minutes to present the proposal and 5 minutes for Q&A

Progress Meeting
Meeting 1
Draft of the report for Chapter 1 & 2 Draft of the Abstract

Meeting 2
Draft of the report for Chapter 3, 4 & 5 Final Abstract Discuss about final presentation

Project Report
Report of the project should include the following:
1. Standard Cover Page 2. Table of contents 3. Abstract of less than 1 page 4. Main text (Chapter 1 to 5) 5. References 6. Appendix Students must submit 2 copies of the report (one copy for supervisor and one for assessor)

Main Text
CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION

Introduction
Description about the project

Problem Statement
Clear and concise statement describes the reason why the project should be implemented

Propose Solution
Descriptions of the solutions to the problem mentioned above.

Objective & Scope

Specific objectives to be achieved and boundary of the business/project.

Limitation & Constraint

Analysis of risks, challenges and problems might be faced.

Main Text
CHAPTER 2 : LITERATURE REVIEW

Company Background/Department/Unit
Study about company/department/unit that involved with project.

Current System/Process
Study of current system or practices including the strength and the weakness.

Solution Models
Study about existing models or sample related to the project and the results.

Main Text
CHAPTER 3 : IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

Team
Size of team members and their specific roles.

Timeline
Realistic milestones for the completion of tasks through the lifespan of the project.

Implementation framework
Step by step process together with measurement framework.

Change Management
Systematic approach to educate changes within organization and external peoples involved.

Main Text
CHAPTER 4 : PROJECT BUDGET & COSTING Project Budget
Forecasting of expenses and cost involve in the project.

CHAPTER 5 : CONCLUSION

Conclusion
Summary of the project together with lesson learnt and future of the project

Final Presentation & VIVA

During Final Presentation & VIVA, students are given an opportunity to present their project to the assessor team and defense their work.
The purpose of defense is only to verify whether the claimed work is done by the corresponding student. Each student will be given 20 minutes to present the summary of all chapters and 5 minutes for Q&A. Presentation Outline :
Introduction Project Objectives Project Scope Project Framework & Implementation Project Budget & Costing Conclusion

Writing Abstract
The abstract is a summary, usually of approximately 150-300 words, of what the reader can expect to find in the report.
A good dissertation abstract normally consists the following
a statement of the problem/issue that you are probing, including an indication of the requirement for your research; your research/project methods; your results/findings; your main conclusion(s) and recommendation(s)

Project Assessment Guidelines

Project Proposal Rubric

Barely acceptable 1 point
C1. Problem Both problem and propose solution not relevant to the

Basic 2 points
Problem not very clear Propose solution

Good 3 points
Problem clearly indentified Almost

Very good 4 points

Problem clearly indentified and appropriate

Statement &
Solution

project
requirement C2. Objective & Scope Both objective and Scope not relevant to the project requirement

also not clear

appropriate
solution proposed.

solution proposed.

Objective not very clear Scope also not clear

Objective clearly indentified, somehow the scope not really clear.

Objective and scope clearly indentified.

Project Progress Rubric

Barely acceptable 1 point X1. Progress Far behind Basic 2 points Slow progress and require changes Good 3 points Progress, somehow require changes. Very good 4 points Good progress and well done work

Project Implementation Rubric

Barely acceptable Basic Good Very good

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

I1. Problem formulation and system analysis

Bare formulation Bare understanding of the problem, with scarce knowledge of relevant material

Basic formulation Basic understanding of the problem, but lack appropriate study of relevant material

Clear formulation Good understanding of the problem, with study of relevant material Good system analysis Complete solution with nontrivial functionalities

Clear formulation with well defined scope Very good understanding of the problem and relevant material Near production quality system analysis Provide solution to complex problems; demonstrate through a working prototype / experiment New concepts used frequently Self-study of new technique and solve technical difficulties; Innovative work with research value Steady progress Highly self-motivated Good project management

I2. Problem solving skills

Obvious solution, sketchy functionalities

Simple, yet mostly complete solution that solves the stated problem

I3. Innovation and self-study

Basic concepts used correctly Lack self-study, but apply previously taught technique on a satisfactory level Slow progress, with barely satisfactory result Unresponsive to supervisor

Superficial usage of new concepts Self-study of new technique, with basic understanding

Self-study of new concepts / technique, with good understanding Minor innovative work Good progress Need reminder sometimes Minor problems in project management

I4. Self motivation and project management

Slow progress, with basic project outcome Rely on supervisors push to work

Project Report Rubric

Barely acceptable 1 point R1. Content Important points Basic 2 points Covers important Good 3 points All major points Very good 4 points Major points strongly

covered only

points

covered and
explained clearly and correctly

supported with
suitable detail

superficially A few inaccurate or No major errors and irrelevant points misconceptions

R2. Writing

Frequent errors in spelling and

Some errors in A few errors in Well proofread spelling and grammar spelling and grammar Clear and easy to Readable and easy to understand understand Graphs and diagrams used appropriately

grammar Readable Mostly readable, but Follow basic written a few points are hard to understand report structure

R3. Formatting

Not fulfill the requirement at all

Poor formatting

Good formatting but not throughout the report

Follow exactly the requirements until the end of the report

Final Presentation Rubric

Barely acceptable 1 point P1. Content Important points covered only superficially No major errors and misconceptions Basic 2 points Covers important points A few inaccurate or irrelevant points Good 3 points All major points covered and explained clearly and correctly Very good 4 points Major points strongly supported with suitable detail

P2. Presentation skills

Bare organization and preparation Lack of confidence and familiarity in some parts of the presentation

Basic organization and preparation Confident in only some parts of the presentation

Good organization and preparation Confident in most parts of the presentation Attractive to audience

Excellent organization and preparation Confident and relaxed in the whole presentation Engaging to audience

P3. Communication

Answer at least one questions correctly Need clarification

Answer most questions correctly Need clarification sometimes Project is somewhat original

Answer most questions correctly and concisely Project is original

Handle difficult questions with ease and confidence Illustrative explanation Project is original, develops fresh insight that challenges the readers thinking

P4. Originality

Project is not original

Questions an Answers