BEW3555 · Integrative business practices

Overview

This is an interdisciplinary capstone unit for the Bachelor of Business and Commerce program. It aims to help you integrate the diverse discipline knowledge you've acquired from prior studies, deepen your understanding of topical issues related to regional or global business, and apply your learning to solve real business problems. You will identify innovative solutions to those problems from a total organisation perspective. In the process, you will learn how to synthesise principles and theories from different business disciplines, and apply a variety of skills including critical inquiry, problem solving, communication and teamwork.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. synthesise knowledge from multiple disciplines to identify solutions to a range of business problems
2. critically evaluate real-life business practices and issues by integrating multiple perspectives and approaches to identify solutions
3. showcase business ideas in a succinct and convincing manner to capture the audience's attention
4. demonstrate effective collaboration and teamwork skills towards the development of a business proposal
5. reflect critically on your learning experiences to identify areas for personal and professional growth.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.