Provide an online industry project

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Australia.

Student profile

• Executive MBA students from RMIT Australia
• Students have a minimum 3 years management experience. Many are in responsible roles in world-class organizations (e.g., Ford Motor Company, National Australia Bank, RMIT University, Vinci Energies etc.).
• Teams of 3-5 students

Student skills

• Financial management
• Ethical standards and conduct
• Marketing
• Business operations
• Preparing executive summaries
• Design thinking
• Accounting
• Management

Student contribution

• 10-12 weeks
• Deliverable 1: A 20-minute PowerPoint presentation
• Deliverable 2: Final Report to client (4000 words plus 250-word Executive Summary)

Project examples

• Consulting projects that concern goods, service, and supply chain design; process selection, facility and work design; forecasting, demand planning, and capacity management; process analysis and resource utilization; managing inventories, supply chains; resource management, operations scheduling, and sequencing; quality management, quality control, and SPC; lean operating systems, and project management.

Company requirements

• Company responsibilities include:
  • An initial meeting
  • Bi-weekly updates
  • Attending the final class presentations online

Project dates

• July – October (Deadline for project proposals: 31 May)

Leverage the expertise of MBA students to enhance your brand purpose, positioning, value proposition, or marketing communication strategy.

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Australia.

Student profile

• MBA and Executive MBA students
• MBA students come from various disciplines and range in experience across industries and disciplines, including Marketing.
• Executive MBA students have a minimum of three years management experience. Many are in responsible roles in world-class organizations (e.g., Ford Motor Company, National Australia Bank, RMIT University, Vinci Energies etc.).
• Students from RMIT Australia
• Teams of 3-5 students or individuals.

Student skills

• Financial management
• Ethical standards and conduct
• Marketing
• Preparing executive summaries
• Design thinking
• Accounting
• Management

Student contribution

• 10-12 weeks
• Students submit a long-form consulting report with a detailed analysis and recommendations. The industry partner will receive a copy of the report and final presentation. Students also pitch their recommendations (10 mins per group).

Project examples

• The types of Marketing projects are flexible and can include:
  • Brand purpose and positioning
  • Value Proposition Augmentation
  • Marketing communication strategy
  • Product/Service Innovation
• The nature of the project is up to the client organization.

Company requirements

• Company responsibilities include:
  • An initial meeting and submission of a project brief (virtual online)
  • Two meetings with students for Q&A to discuss their research insights and strategy ideas (virtual online)
  • Attending the final class presentations (virtual online)

Project dates

• March – May (Deadline for project proposals: 31 January)
• July – October (Deadline for project proposals: 31 May)

Notes: Awards include 2020 Social Procurement Partnership of the Year Award in a Shared Value partnership with Ability Works Australia, Transurban, Aurecon and Apricot Consulting. Product/Service innovation and Marketing Communication Recommendations were provided and adopted by Ability Works Australia.

Gain insights on consumer behaviour in Australia, China, and global markets from students' research expertise across varied demographics.

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Australia and Shanghai University of International Business (SUIBE) in China.

Student profile

• Undergraduate students from Associate Degree in Business
• Multidisciplinary teams can be created via collaborating on the project with students from the Associate Degree in Graphic Design.
• RMIT students from Melbourne, Australia, and from our offshore delivery partner, Shanghai University of International Business & Economics (SUIBE)
• Multiple teams work on the same project

Student skills

• Primary research of Australian and Chinese consumers (in person interviews)
• Research of other global market consumers (online)
• Teamwork
• Market analysis
• Discovery of user journey, influences, and preferences at each stage of decision-making
• Media shopping & selection
• Psychological analysis
• Creative strategy development

Student contribution

• A minimum of 4 hours per week over 12 weeks (48 hours)
• Students can produce: a detailed video report with research findings, audio visual content of strategy execution, a presentation debunking previous campaign/competitor effectiveness, creative yet practical application of research etc.

Project examples

• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
• Food products
• Products and services that have use across wide demographics (cultural variances, all age groups etc.)

Company requirements

• Industry partner is required to attend a 1-hour student briefing (Q&A session–discussing previous campaigns and setting the parameters of students’ focus)
• Industry partner is required to respond to student queries when required (these can be compiled and emailed to the industry partner from the RMIT coordinator)
• Participation in final project presentations as an audience member, providing feedback on up to 5 student groups, and selecting one group which has presented the most ‘effective’ strategy

Project dates

• March – May (Deadline for project proposals: 31 January)
• July – October (Deadline for project proposals: 31 May)

Students will assess your HR practices to improve recruitment, selection, and training processes, identifying gaps and providing a detailed report.

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Australia.

Student profile

• Final year undergraduate students from Associate Degree in Business
• Students from RMIT Australia
• Teams of 3-5 students
• Multiple teams work on the same project

Student skills

• Project management skills
• Critical skills
• Time management skills
• Report writing skills
• Research skills

Student contribution

• A maximum of 2 hours per week over 12 weeks.
• Students produce a detailed report making recommendations to the client.

Project examples

• Evaluation and review of current recruitment and selection activities.
• Evaluation and review of training and development initiatives.
• Assessment of the similarities and differences between recruitment best practices and the research findings of current application within the industry partner organisation. Identification of any gaps/shortcomings.

Company requirements

• The industry partner must provide a detailed project brief to the students with information about the organisation and the HR issue that needs to be addressed urgently.
• The industry partner is required to present the project brief to the students before the beginning of the project.
• Regular meetings with the project liaison (RMIT course coordinator) are required to discuss the project timeline progress.

Project dates

• March – May (Deadline for project proposals: 25 January)
• July – October (Deadline for project proposals: 31 May)

Students will help with a wide spectrum of projects including psychology research, human resource development and community engagement work to boost your organisation’s development.

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Australia.

Student profile

• Undergraduate students from the Bachelor of Psychology
• Students from RMIT Australia
• Teams of 3–5 students

Student skills

• Brain–behaviour relationships
• Social/cultural/developmental/personality psychology
• Social/psychological research and statistical analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analysis and critical thinking
• Insight into mental health disorders
• Understanding behaviour patterns and habit formation and change
• Community engagement

Student contribution

• 12 weeks
• Students will spend 120 hours on the project

Project examples

• Working with HR organisations or departments for candidate assessment including psychometric testing
• Working with organisations on improving workplace culture, staff motivation and engagement
• Providing community training including bystander intervention in harassment and potential violence situations
• Working in community health, assisting in projects promoting health and well-being
• Working on 'social problems' on a community, group or individual level, such as family violence prevention, alcohol and other drug addictions etc.

Company requirements

Industry partners are required to meet the student team regularly.

Project dates

• March – May (Deadline for project proposals: 31 January)
• July – October (Deadline for project proposals: 23 May)

Students will assist your company with projects on climate finance, ESG issues, and sustainable practices, providing a final report to drive meaningful social impact.

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Australia.

Student profile

• Undergraduate students from Bachelor of Business studying the minor in Social Impact
• Students from RMIT Australia
• Students work individually
• Multiple students will work on the same project.

Student skills

• Analytical skills
• Writing skills
• Skills related to sustainability issues in finance
• Access to the industry-used LSEG Workspace database

Student contribution

• 3-4 weeks
• Students will provide a final report

Project examples

• Addressing an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related issue for a company
• Climate finance

Company requirements

• Industry partners are required to provide a problem statement and meet with the students twice during the semester.

Project dates

• Starts in the second week of March and finishes by mid-May.
• Deadline for project proposals is 31 January.

Our students from Vietnam can address your logistics challenges in warehousing, distribution, and transportation, offering written recommendations for improvements.

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Vietnam.

Student profile

• 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate Bachelor of Business students from Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Students from RMIT Vietnam
• All students work individually on the same project.

Student skills

• Research
• Problem analysis
• Report writing
• Graphic displays
• Warehouse layout
• Inventory control
• Product flow
• Business services

Student contribution

• 2-3 weeks
• Students will provide the company with a written report including an Executive Summary, Introduction/Background, Analysis, Findings, Recommendations, Conclusion, References/Appendix.

Project examples

• Transportation & Freight Logistics project examples: research and develop an optimal plan for transporting specific products from a designated region to target destinations.
• Warehouse & Distribution Channels project examples: Improve warehouse KPIs, warehouse design, improving distribution, storage locations, inventory control, automation implementation.

Company requirements

• The industry partner will record a video brief of the project to be shared with the students.
• The industry partner will be required to check student questions daily via a shared FAQ spreadsheet.

Project dates

• There are three project opportunities each year:
  • January (Transportation projects)
  • May (Transportation projects)
  • September (Warehouse projects)

Enhance your cybersecurity processes, business continuity plans, or budget calculations with support from our MBA, Business IT, Cyber Security, and IT students.

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Australia.

Student profile

• Postgraduate students from MBA, Master of Business Information Technology, Master of Cyber Security, and Master of Information Technology.
• Students from RMIT Australia
• Teams of 3-5 students
• Multiple teams will work on the same project.

Student skills

• Cybersecurity
• Risk management

Student contribution

• 4-5 weeks (3-4 hours per week)
• Students will provide a final group presentation and detailed report.

Project examples

• Cybersecurity risk management projects:
  • Cybersecurity budget calculation
  • Developing a business continuity plan

Company requirements

• Industry partners are required to meet the student team once per week or once a fortnight.

Project dates

• March – May (Deadline for project proposals: 31 January)
• July – October (Deadline for project proposals: 31 May)

Leverage the expertise of bachelor students in Australia majoring in finance to support your equity investment and portfolio management goals.

Projects are delivered online with students from RMIT Australia.

Student profile

• Undergraduate students from Bachelor of Business, major in Finance
• Students from RMIT Australia
• Students work individually or in groups of 3
• Multiple students may collaborate on the same project

Student skills

• Critical thinking
• Presentation skills
• Teamwork
• Investment

Student contribution

• 12 weeks
• 4–8 hours per week
• Students will provide a final report

Company requirements

• Industry partners must provide a problem statement
• Meet with students twice during the semester (approximately 4 hours total)

Project dates

• Second week March to mid-May (Deadline for project proposals: 31 January)
• July to October (Deadline for project proposals: 31 May)

Students from RMIT and Dundalk Institute of Technology work in teams to assist companies with overseas market entry projects. 

Student profile

• 2nd year RMIT undergraduate students from Associate Degree in Business
• 4th year Dundalk Institute of Technology undergraduate students from Global Strategic Marketing
• Teams of four, including two students from RMIT and two students from Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Multiple teams work on the same project

Student skills

• Research - working to a brief
• Understanding of global business dynamics
• IT & Marketing literate
• Social media as a promotional tool
• Understanding of overseas market entry options and interpretation of the Marketing Mix
• External Environmental Analysis

Student contribution

• Each student commits 2 hours per week across 10 weeks
• Students will produce a detailed report/presentation

Project examples

• Projects have included: country external environmental analysis, country market analysis (market size, competitor analysis, possible target segments, recommended marketing mix etc), market entry recommendations.
• Previously have produced market reports for a variety of clients including DrinXmate of USA (Australia and China), Local Grown Salads of Canada (Germany and Indonesia), Ecogtore of New Zealand (Australia, UK and Ireland), and Northern Distillers of Ireland (China, Taiwan, Japan).

Company requirements

• Initial online meeting with the academic team - 1 hour
• Online recorded briefing for the student teams - 1 hour
• Availability to answer student questions (routed through the academics) throughout the project
• Attend online team presentations - 3 hours
• Give end-of-project feedback

Project dates

• January – May (Deadline for project proposals: 31 December)
• Students from Dundalk Institute of Technology will start in January. RMIT students will join in February.

Leverage the creative skills of undergraduate and postgraduate students in design from RMIT Australia to achieve your project goals.

Projects take place online with teams of students from the School of Design.

Student profile

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students from:
  • School of Design
• Students from RMIT Australia
• Team size: 3–5 students

Student skills

• Communication Design, Web and App Design
• Film, Video, Animation and Game Design
• Industrial Design
• Human Centred Design and Research
• Spatial and Environment Design

Find out more about what students can do

Student contribution

• 12 weeks

Project examples

• Refer to our webpage to find out more about partnered projects

Company requirements

• Student engagement typically involves three online sessions:
  • Start (project briefing)
  • Middle (direction and feedback)
  • End (final feedback)
• Industry partners provide feedback but are not involved in formal assessment; RMIT teaching staff supervise projects

Project dates

• March–May (Deadline for project proposals: 31 January)
• July–October (Deadline for project proposals: 31 May)

Tap into the creative expertise of RMIT Australia students from digital design disciplines to progress your project goals.

Projects run online with undergraduate and postgraduate student teams.

Student profile

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students from:
  • Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)
  • Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)
  • Bachelor of Design (Games)
  • Masters of Animation, Games and Interactivity (MAGI)
• Students from RMIT Australia

Student skills

• 3D animation and character design
• Visual effects and compositing
• 2D animation, illustration, and storyboarding
• Motion design
• Game design, gamification, and playful design
• Short video and film production
• Sound design and score design
• UI/UX design

Student contribution

• 12 weeks

Project examples

• Refer to our webpage to find out more about partnered projects

Company requirements

• Student engagement will most likely entail three online sessions with the student group: at the start to brief the project; in the middle to give feedback on direction; and at the end for final feedback.
• Industry partners provide feedback to students but do not formally assess work; projects are supervised by RMIT teaching staff

Project dates

• March–May (Deadline for project proposals: 31 January)
• July–October (Deadline for project proposals: 31 May)

Students will assist your company with projects on climate finance, ESG issues, and sustainable practices, providing a final report to drive meaningful social impact.

Projects will be conducted online with students from RMIT Australia.

Student profile

• Undergraduate students from Bachelor of Business studying the minor in Social Impact
• Students from RMIT Australia
• Students work individually
• Multiple students will work on the same project.

Student skills

• Analytical skills
• Writing skills
• Skills related to sustainability issues in finance
• Access to the industry-used LSEG Workspace database

Student contribution

• 3-4 weeks
• Students will provide a final report

Project examples

• Addressing an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related issue for a company
• Climate finance

Company requirements

• Industry partners are required to provide a problem statement and meet with the students twice during the semester.

Project dates

• Starts in the second week of March and finishes by mid-May.
• Deadline for project proposals is 31 January.

Student profile

• Students in their final Honour's year of the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning  
• On campus students at RMIT Melbourne Campus
• Student teams working in groups of four across the year
• Urban planning degree in a social science school with an emphasis on interdisciplinarity and sustainability

Student skills

• Critical thinking on urban and regional planning problems
• Experience with social science, urban design, and spatial research methods 
• Knowledge of; planning theory; planning history; urban economics. 
• Understanding of strategic and statutory planning, and planning policy
• Solid background in contemporary sustainability and environmental challenges in cities
• Interest in just and equitable cities, and exposure to range of associated debates and challenges

Project examples

Projects engage with the range of urban and regional planning and urban policy arenas, including, all forms of active transport, public transport, parking, healthy and liveable cities, greening, housing interface and apartment design, heritage and environmental overlays, and lived experiences of the city. Methods used include one or often two of the following:  

• Metropolitan or neighbourhood scale secondary, statistical, GIS analysis and mapping. 
  • For example: comparing zoning changes and density outcomes; mapping developer objections or planning overlays against demographic or environmental changes.
• Place based projects including, site analysis, site audits, and/or observations at the intersection of built environment features, planning systems and social infrastructure.
  • Examples include libraries as social infrastructure, small scale social spaces, walkable neighbourhoods for elderly people, public transport stops access and safety audits.
• Social research including in depth interview, surveys and observations. 
  • For example resident perceptions of housing, professional interviews about practice, provision, or conflict in planning, surveys of perceptions or preferences in transport provision or the lived experience of planning related decisions or urban environments, such as bus frequency, or park quality for families.
• Textual and policy analysis, including quant and qual approaches to content analysis, and interpretive policy analysis methodologies. 
  • For example comparing or identifying policy narratives, or tensions. Charting policy changes over time or identifying gaps between policy and practice. 

Project dates

• Stage 1: March-June
• Stage 2: July - November

Honours year spans two university semesters. The first encompasses problem scoping, research question development; literature and policy review; and research methods design. The second half encompasses ethics approvals; data collection, analysis, and the writing up of findings, discussion and various visual and written outputs. 

Approach to collaboration with industry partners is: RMIT students/ course coordinator/ industry partner all commit to stage one; then stage two is negotiated mid-year (June-July) with the option for any party to discontinue, and to negotiate the commitments that stage two will involve. If parties agree to proceed a second agreement is signed. 

Student contribution 

• Stage 1: Write and share thematic literature review (3000-4000 words); develop and share written research design/proposal (including problem setting, literature review, and methods design).  
• Stage 2: Decide on scope of industry collaboration, enter into second work-integrated-learning (WIL) agreement. Undertake empirical data collection, and analysis; share final output as negotiated/agreed, for example: Report (8000-10 000 words); A0 conference poster; slide decks; toolkits; raw data sets.

Company requirements 

• Stage 1 (March – June): 
  • Develop a pitch for an area of research focus in the form of either: 
    • a well-developed research question or problem, or 
    • the outlining of a closely scoped topic area, or
    • the suggestion of looking at a specific existing data set, or the provision of a data set to be analysed (our course coordinator can be consulted on this). Document this pitch in either PowerPoint, word, video or audio format. Approx 1-2 pages for text, 5-10 mins for audio-video.  
  • Present/discuss this “pitch” with a student group in an online meeting and answer questions/ clarifications. 
  • Participate in three to four structured 1-1.5 hour long online meetings (between March and June approx. monthly), with a group or students, and provide oral feedback on student work during the meetings. 
  • Read and provide (audio or written) comment on a draft thematic literature review. 
  • Review and/or discuss the final proposal and decide preferences regarding proceeding to stage two. 
• Stage 2 (July - October): 
  • Exact activities to be decided on when negotiating proceeding to stage two. But would include at minimum:
  • Participating in 2-3 structured online meetings with a student group and provide verbal feedback/comment on student work presented;
  • Read draft final report and provide audio or written comment;
  • Further desired outcome in some cases (to be negotiated) would be for them to help with sharing and disseminating the work through their channels/networks.