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| Location | Domestic | International |
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| Gold Coast | ||
| Online |
Unit Summary
Unit aim
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
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: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Analyse and describe the changing and complex role of responsible business in society |
| 2 | Understand the structure of industries and the role various stakeholders play within them |
| 3 | Self-reflect to identify personal strengths in order to develop a personal and professional brand and identity |
| 4 | Demonstrate professional skills, including written, verbal, and presentation, in order to effectively articulate an idea and convince others of its merit |
| 5 | Engage others and work collaboratively and effectively |
| 6 | Understand differing cultural perspectives and practices and the value of diversity across various business contexts |
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
Prescribed texts
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