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Unit of Study BUSN1008 - Business Practice and Impact (2021)

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Unit description

Developing enterprise skills is vital for helping students transition to dynamic and complex workplaces in a global economy. Students will be introduced to management theory and build an understanding of the changing role of business in society. Through various experiential activities and interactions with industry leaders, students will develop an applied understanding of business practice within their chosen field.  Business Practice and Impact also focuses on the development of a professional identity, communication skills and collaborating with others in a diverse and multi-faceted world.

Unit content

Topic 1: Business Practice and Impact – Self

Topic 2: Business Practice and Impact – the Team

Topic 3: Business Practice and Impact – the Organisation

Topic 4: Business Practice and Impact – the Industry ecosystem

Topic 5: Business Practice and Impact – the Community

Topic 6: Business Practice and Impact – the world

 

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Study Period5
Study Period5
Online
Study Period5,6
Study Period5,6

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

Analyse and describe the changing and complex role of responsible business in society

Understand the structure of industries and the role various stakeholders play within them

Self-reflect to identify personal strengths in order to develop a personal and professional brand and identity

Demonstrate professional skills, including written, verbal, and presentation, in order to effectively articulate an idea and convince others of its merit

Engage others and work collaboratively and effectively

Understand differing cultural perspectives and practices and the value of diversity across various business contexts

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