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Future of Work Project (COMM2244)

The future of work is now. Become a student consultant and develop innovative strategies to solve business problems on emerging technologies and work trends for our industry partners.

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The Future of Work Project equips you with the skills needed to thrive in rapidly evolving work environments driven by technological advancements, demographic shifts, changing work models, sustainability and climate change.

In small teams, you’ll tackle real business problems for an organisation, requiring innovative solutions and adaptable strategies. Supported by your lecturer and industry mentor, your team will study the problem, create solutions, and present strategic recommendations virtually to company representatives.

Host organisations are located worldwide, reflecting the global nature of today’s business environment.

Projects in this course will cover topics such as:

  • Impacts of AI and automation in the workplace.

  • Researching market entry strategies.

  • Designing frameworks of data reporting and sales strategies.

  • Analysing skills shortages in specific industries.

  • Implementing sustainable business practices.

Delivered through a hybrid approach, you’ll participate in workshops and meet regularly with your mentor to enhance your communication skills and to obtain feedback to guide your progress. By tackling organisational challenges, you’ll develop crucial consulting skills, helping you stand out in a competitive job market.

Why choose Future of Work Project?

Develop strategies to help workplaces adapt to emerging trends and technologies

Tackle actual business challenges organisations are currently facing or will encounter in the future

Collaborate with diverse organisations, gaining insights into the complexities of today’s business landscape

Course benefits

  • Gain valuable problem solving, communication and critical thinking skills.

  • Supercharge your creativity by learning to tackle significant issues.Ìý

  • Work alongside peers and industry professionals, expanding your network and connections.

  • Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, enhancing your practical understanding.Ìý

  • Develop crucial consulting skills that will help you stand out in a competitive job market.

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In the Future of Work Project, I collaborated with Â鶹Éçmadou peers from various disciplines, leveraging our skills to develop a LinkedIn Learning course and a mobile app prototype. This hands-on experience, with real-world impact, prepared me for future professional collaborations and challenges. Receiving genuine client feedback also helped me better understand industry expectations and how to deliver effective solutions.

Ashleigh Arias
Bachelor of Commerce | Term 2, 2024

Term 1 2025

Partner overview

Hippo Wealth partners closely with Australia's top insurers to offer customers selected insurance solutions across Australia virtually.
Project focus

How can Hippo Wealth empower individuals to make more informed and confident financial decisions in an evolving digital landscape, leveraging innovative solutions in wealth management?
Class

Class 11025
Monday, 2pm - 5pm
Partner overview

APAC’s only dedicated provider of hedge accounting advice and managed services. Their experienced team helps organisations successfully navigate the intricate landscape of financial risk management.
Project focus

Analysing data to help build a framework and suggesting steps to upload this data into the third-party integration tool in the most efficient manner. This can include the potential use of AI or other third-party products to perform the reconciliations.
Class

Class 11026
Tuesday, 3pm - 6pm
Partner overview

Microsoft believe that technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today.
Project focus

Business case for adoption of AI in your chosen organisation (SaaS/PaaS AI service and Industry of your choice).
Class

Class 11027
Wednesday, 9am - 12pm
Partner overview

BrioHR enables businesses to truly focus on what matters most – people. Their comprehensive, cloud-based solution covers every HR process from payroll, recruitment, leave tracking, and everything in between.
Project focus

Market entry strategy across Asia-Pacific geographies.
Class

Class 11028
Wednesday, 1pm - 4pm
Partner overview

Forbes Shire Council is a well-established, professional Council within the Central Western Region of NSW.
Project focus

Identify 6 businesses (within the agricultural and construction industry) who would add long-term value to the community of Forbes if they established at CWIP.
Class

Class 11023
Thursday, 12pm - 3pm

Future of Work ProjectÌýis aÌýWork Integrated Learning (WIL)Ìýcourse and can be taken as an elective.

Complete your enrolment through myÂ鶹Éçmadou.
  • Future of Work Project (COMM2244) Outline

  • 6 units of credit

  • Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

  • This course aligns with .

  • To be eligible you must:

    • Be an undergraduate student.

    • Be enrolled at Â鶹Éçmadou Business School.

    • Have completed 48 units of credit by the commencement of the course.Ìý

    • Have room in your degree for this course.

  • This course is graded on a Satisfactory (SY)/Unsatisfactory (FL) basis.

    Please refer to the course outline for detailed assessment information.

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