Capstone
Testimonials
Aleksandra Shcherbakova
Master of Management
“I have met some truly impressive talents and kind personalities among our lecturers."
Angelica Balajadia
Master of Management
“I have found my people here, I have networked here. I am open to doors opening and so many doors are opening already."
Wiranpatchara (Sandy) Wongchanapai
Master of International Business
"Whilst studying at ICMS, I was able to have a strong work/study life balance".
Cameron Colvin
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"My work experience boosted my confidence and allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings."
Taylor McLeod
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
“The small, intimate environment in my lectures makes me feel like I am being heard and that I am getting the most out of my studies."
Julie Williams
Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
"I chose ICMS because they have provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career through their many industry partners".
Keegan Du Preez
Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
"ICMS is realistic. They understand the realistic expectations of various markets. It’s not just textbook knowledge, especially compared to every other competitor".
Michaela Mayes
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"ICMS' Work Integrated Learning gave me the ability to gain real life experience before I even graduated".
Alana Williams
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
“I worked full time whilst studying, with ICMS allowing for such a great work to study ratio and balance, where I was flexibly allowed to do both.”
Juliette Wilson
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"I think the biggest thing is that you get a personalised experience, and you’ll be treated like a person, not a number".
Calum McKnight
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
“Very quickly, ICMS gave me a circle of friends who are pretty driven – but who also like to have fun – and when I see where they are now it’s pretty exciting and it drives me further.”
Ewan Metcalfe
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
"Through being at this college and the geographical location, it always reminded me to stay grounded, keep working hard to further improve my life and stay happy".
This subject is available under ICMS undergraduate degrees, please click the button below to find an undergraduate course for you.
Subject Code:
BUS301A/BUS301B
Note: Both A and B code subject versions are displayed as they are approved equivalent in content, assessments and learning outcomes. As ICMS courses are reaccredited, the subject is updated to a B-code suffix. Students studying a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business (Sports Management), Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Bachelor of Business (International Tourism) and Bachelor of Hospitality Management will be enrolled in BUS301B in 2027. Students enrolled in all other courses at ICMS with this subject will complete BUS301A. This arrangement applies to the nested Diploma qualifications of these courses also.
Subject Rationale:
BUS301A
This subject provides ICMS students with hands-on experience collaborating in sustainable, social and/or organisational initiatives, working with community groups and businesses in Australia and beyond. This subject is designed to provide an important synthesising experience for all students to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary project that would be directly linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The capstone will help students synthesise skills and knowledge at several levels; across disciplines, across theoretical and practical knowledge, and across multi-stakeholder sector experiences of entrepreneurship, thus demonstrating the achievement of ICMS’ Graduate Capabilities.
ICMS, as a member of the United Nations (UN) Academic Impact initiative wants to be proactive in helping achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as it serves as an incubator of new ideas, inventions and solutions to the many global challenges we face.
Outside the scope of this subject but incorporating ICMS’s philosophy of helping achieve the UN SDG, students will also be encouraged and mentored to apply to different national and international competitions and organisations that would be directly linked to this objective.
BUS301B
This capstone subject offers students a transformative, hands-on experience in collaborative engagement with sustainable, social and organisational initiatives. Working alongside community groups and businesses both within Australia and internationally, students will apply interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world challenges directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
Designed as a culminating academic experience, the subject fosters the integration of theoretical and practical learning across disciplines, encouraging students to synthesise insights from economics, management, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Through multi-stakeholder collaboration, students will demonstrate advanced problem-solving, ethical reasoning, and strategic thinking, which are hallmarks of ICMS Graduate Capabilities.
As a proud member of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative, ICMS is committed to advancing the UNSDGs by serving as an incubator for innovative ideas, solutions and entrepreneurial action. This subject reflects that commitment by positioning students as active contributors to global change.
Beyond the formal scope of the subject, students are encouraged and mentored to participate in national and international competitions and initiatives that further the SDG agenda, reinforcing ICMS’s philosophy of socially responsible leadership and global citizenship.
Learning Outcomes:
BUS301A
a) Evaluate theoretical concepts/constructs to develop a project plan to address issues part of UN Sustainable Development Goals
b) Appraise the feasibility of a sustainable initiative
c) Synthesise your skills and knowledge working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary project
d) Integrate ethical judgment into your initiative addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
BUS301B
a) Critically evaluate theoretical concepts and constructs to develop a comprehensive project plan that addresses issues related to the variety of stakeholders inclusive of indigenous groups.
b) Assess the feasibility and potential impact of a sustainable initiative in relation to relevant social, environmental and economic factors.
c) Integrate and apply interdisciplinary knowledge and collaborative skills to design and implement an effective sustainability-focused project.
d) Demonstrate ethical reasoning and judgment in the design, execution, and evaluation of an initiative addressing the UNSDGs.
e) Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to present, justify, and reflect upon sustainable project proposals and outcomes for academic, professional, and community audiences.
Student Assessment:
| No | Type | Weighting | Learning Outcomes |
| BUS301A | |||
| 1 | Concept Note (G) | 20% | a, b |
| 2 | Draft Proposal (G) | 30% | a, b, c |
| 3 | Final Proposal (G) | 25% | a, b, c, d |
| 4 | Final Project Presentation (G) | 25% | a, b, c, d |
| BUS301B | |||
| 1 | Concept Note (G) | 20% | a, b, d |
| 2 | Draft Proposal (G) | 40% | a, b, c, d, e |
| 3 | Final Project Report and Presentation (G) | 40% | a, b, c, d, e |
Note: (G) = Group Assessment