BEX5503 · Business environment

Overview

This introductory unit provides Indigenous leaders with an overview of the cultural, political, environmental, legal, ethical, social, economic and technological contexts in which business operates, including the Indigenous relationship with the business environment. The unit develops skills in researching, decision-making, and communicating persuasively. Understanding and analysing industry dynamics and managing business in an evolving environment will be addressed. This includes the potential impact of business disruption and technological change. The unit will build the capacity of Australia’s First Peoples to assert their identity, influence and impact on business.

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. develop capabilities in economic, social, and environmental value generation for Indigenous leaders
2. understand the complex and dynamic environments in which Indigenous and non-Indigenous business operations are managed
3. apply decision-making skills to Indigenous issues affecting organisations.

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.