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.

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.

Students form groups and collaboratively complete supervised paper-based tasks

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.

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

Practitioners often criticise higher education curricula for the disconnect between theory and practice. I designed this authentic assessment (case studies, team-based assignments, report writing) to 'inoculate' my students with managerial challenges (e.g. conflict management) while connecting theory and practice to resolve these challenges in the real world of work.

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.

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.

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.

In-class listening comprehension test, delivered via Blackboard Quiz or Inspera: students watch a short video in French and answer questions about it. Students use their own devices to watch the video and access the test, but are supervised (either in the classroom or via Zoom) by course staff. Internal students use headphones, external students turn their microphones off, but cameras on.