CAP402 Industry Project
CAP402 Industry Project
Project auditing is a critical skill in entrepreneurship, enabling the evaluation and improvement of ongoing business initiatives.
In this course, you will learn the principles and practices of project auditing, a key competency for ensuring the success and sustainability of entrepreneurial ventures.
Throughout the semester, you will engage in a hands-on project auditing experience with a live business project.
You will explore essential topics such as project scope analysis, risk assessment, performance evaluation, and resource allocation.
Working closely with a mentor, you will develop and refine your auditing techniques, conduct stakeholder interviews, analyze project documentation, and assess financial viability.
The course will culminate in the preparation and presentation of a comprehensive project audit report to the business owners and relevant stakeholders.
This course will provide you with practical experience and analytical skills valuable for roles in project management, business consulting, and entrepreneurial leadership.
DURATION
This course is worth eight (8) semester credit hours
Assessment
Report
- Description: Choose a topic from the list provided or suggest one to your professor that is relevant to the course.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 50% of your final grade.
- Length: 4,000-4,500 words (excluding appendices and references).
Presentation
- Description: Live present your report, including findings and recommendations.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 30% of your final grade.
- Length: 15-20 minutes.
Viva voce
- Description: Defend the findings of your report/presentation in the context of this course.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
- Length: 30 minutes.
Related Courses
- Pre-requisites
- Co-requisites – none
- Exclusions – none
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive project audits, including scope analysis, risk assessment, and performance evaluation.
- Develop and apply critical analytical skills to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business projects.
- Prepare and present professional-quality audit reports, demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills.
- Apply project auditing principles to provide actionable recommendations for improving business operations and outcomes.
Graduates of this course are eligible for the Professional Certificate in Project Auditing from Cedar Mountains University.
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