FPT University places strong emphasis on capstone projects as the culminating experience for their undergraduate programs. Capstone projects allow students to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their course of study by undertaking a substantial project related to their field.

The main objective of capstone project evaluation at FPT University is to assess student learning across multiple domains and determine if students have met the program’s overall learning outcomes before graduating. The evaluation process is rigorous and thorough to ensure capstone projects reflect the quality expected of FPT University graduates.

Each undergraduate program at FPT University has defined evaluation criteria tailored to their specific field of study but all use a common rubric and evaluation process. Capstone projects are assessed based on criteria such as:

Application of technical/theoretical knowledge: Students must demonstrate they can apply concepts, theories and techniques learned in their major courses to address an authentic problem or question. Evaluation examines the appropriateness and depth of the technical/theoretical knowledge applied.

Research and methodology: Projects are assessed on the quality and appropriateness of the research methodology used including any surveys, experiments, data collection and analysis conducted. Evaluation considers how well the methodology allowed the student to achieve the research/project objective.

Critical thinking and problem solving: Critical thinking demonstrated throughout the project and the creative solutions generated to address the problem/question are important focus areas. Evaluation gauges the student’s ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate multiple perspectives related to the topic.

Communication skills: Both written and oral communication components are assessed for clarity, organization, professionalism and ability to effectively convey the project’s purpose, process and outcomes to different audiences. Evaluation examines the communication skills exhibited.

Project management: Planning, execution, timeframe adherence and handling of scope are all considered. Evaluation rates the student’s project management abilities as reflected in their documentation of the project process and outcomes.

Ethical conduct: Ensuring academic integrity and consideration of ethical issues related to the project topic/methodology where applicable. Any violations of research/project ethics standards are reviewed and factored into scoring.

Two evaluators are assigned for each capstone project – usually one faculty member from the student’s major department and one from another department. Extensive training is provided to help ensure consistency and reliability across evaluations. Each criterion on the rubric is scored on a scale and detailed feedback is provided identifying project strengths and areas for improvement.

Students present their final capstone projects to the evaluation committee which contains their assigned evaluators and other faculty members. This presentation session is a key part of the evaluation process, allowing students to highlight their work and respond to committee questions/feedback in real-time. The presentation further demonstrates a student’s communication skills.

Upon project submission and the presentation session, evaluators independently score each rubric criterion then meet to calibrate scores and come to consensus. An overall project score is calculated based on scores across criteria weighing different components appropriately based on their importance for each major.

Capstone project evaluations take 2-4 weeks to complete. Once finalized, students receive a detailed report outlining their scores and feedback. Projects deemed passing meet or exceed minimum criteria scores. Students failing must re-do/improve portions of work before passing.

Passing the capstone project is a graduation requirement, ensuring FPT University confers degrees only on students demonstrating satisfactory achievement of program-long learning outcomes through a substantial culminating experience. This rigorous evaluation process is integral for maintaining standards at FPT University.

Capstone projects at FPT University undergo a comprehensive evaluation examining technical knowledge application, critical thinking, communication skills, research quality, project management ability, and ethical conduct – all key to assessing integrated student learning. The multiple evaluator model and extensive feedback aims to provide robust appraisal of student work serving as a bridge to career success.