Course Code: NIE499
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Synopsis

This interdisciplinary capstone course integrates knowledge and skills from various fields to tackle complex, real-world problems. Under the supervision of a Project Supervisor, students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to address a specific issue sponsored by an industry partner. In addition to the Project Supervisor who functions as the main advisor, students will also have access to a pool of faculty consultants, offering specialized expertise to support various aspects of their project. The course emphasises research, critical thinking, collaboration, and project management. By engaging with key stakeholders, students will develop practical solutions that are socially responsible, sustainable, and feasible. Students will test the prototypes of the proposed solutions and present their findings in a professional report and a public presentation, preparing them for a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world.
Level: 4
Credit Units: 10
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Research Ethics
  • Research Methodologies (Quantitative and Qualitative)
  • Literature Review and Problem Scoping
  • Systems Thinking
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Decision Analysis
  • Methods Testing and Optimisation
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Solution Design, Testing and Validation
  • Sustainability and Impact Assessment
  • Professional Communication (Report Writing and Presentation)

Learning Outcome

  • Examine key concepts and methodologies from multiple disciplines relevant to the capstone project.
  • Synthesise the interconnectedness of social, environmental, and/or economic factors in addressing complex issues.
  • Appraise disciplinary knowledge and skills from their programme of study and apply them to address a component of the interdisciplinary capstone project.
  • Apply appropriate interdisciplinary methods to collect and interpret data.
  • Critically evaluate diverse perspectives, synthesise information to generate viable solutions, and assess their feasibility, sustainability, ethical considerations, and broader impact.
  • Develop and present a comprehensive, interdisciplinary solution to a real-world problem, incorporating feedback from peers and stakeholders.
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