AI Debate

Business, Economics and Law

AI Debate

The 'AI Debate' is an authentic, interactive assessment in which students examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping individuals, organisations and the future workforce. Through a live debate and AI-supported reflection, students critically evaluate competing perspectives, communicate evidence-based arguments, and demonstrate independent judgement, constructive engagement and critical literacy.

Post-graduate
Class size of 100-500
Secure
Practical Demonstration

Business, Economics and Law

Practical Demonstration

The ‘Practical Demonstration’ is an authentic, inclusive and secure assessment where students act as business analysts, responding to a workplace-style briefing using a previously unseen dataset. Working under invigilated exam conditions, students apply data analysis, visualisation, predictive modelling, and communication skills to deliver evidence-based insights for decision-making while demonstrating industry-relevant analytical, problem-solving, and professional capabilities.

Second year
Class size of 100-500
Secure
Collaborative worksheets with impromptu student groups

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Collaborative worksheets with impromptu student groups

Students form groups and collaboratively complete supervised paper-based tasks

Third year
Class size of 20-40
Secure
Management Consultant Briefing

Business, Economics and Law

Management Consultant Briefing

The Management Consultant Briefing is an authentic Interactive Oral Assessment where students act as tourism consultants, presenting evidence-based recommendations to improve visitor experiences. Engaging in a professional conversation, students apply disciplinary knowledge, justify decisions, and respond to client questions while developing industry-relevant communication, problem-solving, and professional skills.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 60-80, 80-100
Secure
Oral Exam

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Oral Exam

This Oral Exam format (approximately 10 minutes) tests mastery of ideas and texts while building oral presentation skills, especially rhetorical adroitness.

Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 10-20, 20-40, 40-60, 60-80, 80-100, 100-500
Secure
Flip video guide for external audience

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Flip video guide for external audience

Beginner level language students use Flip to produce informative videos for an external audience: high school students visiting Brisbane

First year
Class size of 20-40, 40-60
Open
Knowledge transfer: Briefing session

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Knowledge transfer: Briefing session

Students who have completed their semester abroad reflect on this experience to provide concrete advice on the Study Abroad experience in a pre-departure briefing or information session for students who are currently considering an exchange experience.

Third year
Class size of 20-40, 40-60
Secure
Infographic and Video Presentation

Business, Economics and Law

Infographic and Video Presentation

Underpinned by the principles of authentic assessment, students are required to create an infographic and accompanying video presentation. This gives students an opportunity to develop their skills with communicating economic thinking in non-technical plain language to a range of audiences using different modes.

Post-graduate
Class size of 100-500
Open
Presentation on course text with questions

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Presentation on course text with questions

In this assessment item students are asked to do a brief presentation on a character or theme from a course text. They are then asked questions (that they have not seen prior to the assessment) about the text and other course material. Both the presentation and question answers must be given in French. The task is designed to assess their comprehension of the course material and their fluency and spontaneity in French.

Third year
Class size of 20-40
Secure
Authentic assessment in Finance

Business, Economics and Law

Authentic assessment in Finance

Students are required to complete an individual assignment (20%) on conducting fundamental analysis of a listed company. This company will later be included in the team project (20%) for students to conduct extensive analysis. The team project is followed by a live Q&A session (10%) and a compulsory peer assessment evaluation. These authentic assessments use real-world data to encourage students to think critically and apply textbook-based knowledge to real-world situations.

Post-graduate
Class size of 500+
Open