Overview
Commerce Capstone Project is a culminating, interdisciplinary course in which students investigate a significant business problem or opportunity and develop a defensible solution, strategic recommendation, or professional deliverable. The course integrates accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, business analytics, research methods, and professional practice.
Students scope a project, analyse stakeholders, review academic and industry evidence, design and conduct appropriate research, evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, assess risk and feasibility, and develop implementation plans, budgets, and evaluation metrics. The course culminates in a substantial written report and professional presentation or approved equivalent, supported by appropriate evidence and scholarly referencing.
Learning Outcomes
- Define and investigate a complex commerce-related problem or opportunity using a clearly justified project scope.
- Apply interdisciplinary concepts from commerce to analyse business contexts, stakeholders, and strategic alternatives.
- Design and justify appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research and analytical approaches.
- Evaluate academic, industry, qualitative, and quantitative evidence to support defensible conclusions.
- Formulate realistic, ethical, sustainable, and evidence-based recommendations for implementation.
- Manage project timelines, resources, risks, communication, and stakeholder expectations using professional project practices.
- Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to academic and professional audiences through written and oral or equivalent deliverables.
- Critically reflect on project limitations, outcomes, methodological choices, and personal professional development.
Timetable
| Type | Length | Frequency | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 hours | Weekly | First term |
| Workshop | 2 hours | Weekly | All semester |
| Tutorial | 1 hour | Fortnightly | All semester |
| Seminar | 2 hours | Fortnightly | Second term |
| Practicum | 2 hours | Weekly | Second term |
Assessment Schedule
| Type | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Project proposal and research design | 15.00% |
| Deliverable | Literature and industry review | 10.00% |
| Assignment | Interim analysis and progress report | 15.00% |
| Capstone | Final written report or approved equivalent | 35.00% |
| Test | Professional presentation | 10.00% |
| Assignment | Reflective evaluation and professional development | 15.00% |
Prerequisites
- BCOM301 Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
- BCOM302 Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Requirement Completion of at least 90 points at 300 level in Commerce or an approved related discipline.
Teaching Staff & Programs
This course is delivered jointly by faculty from the participating programs listed below. In line with the Douchewater Way, the University of Sexology tailors core instruction directly to each cohort's specific discipline — adapting curriculum to program needs rather than forcing students into a one-size-fits-all model. Learn more about our approach at The Douchewater Way.
