PACE225-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Solving Wicked Problems with Industry

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

In this project-based course, students partner with industry, community, and public sector organisations to tackle complex, real-world challenges-often referred to as "wicked problems." Through work-integrated learning, students apply interdisciplinary thinking, critical analysis, and collaborative problem-solving to co-design practical solutions that have social, environmental, or economic impact. Students gain hands-on experience, build professional networks, and develop transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and innovation.

Learning Outcomes

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Employable, innovative and enterprising

Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

Biculturally competent and confident

Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.

Engaged with the community

Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.

Prerequisites

Any 60 points at any level from any subject.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 10:00 - 12:00 Jack Erskine 101
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 F1 Lectorial
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Course Coordinator

For further information see Work Integrated Learning on the departments and faculties page

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Project Plan (team) 15%
Project Proposal and Presentation (team) 35%
Career Development Portfolio 40%
Attendance and Participation 10%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Work Integrated Learning on the departments and faculties page .

All PACE225 Occurrences

  • PACE225-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026