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Unit Overview

Description

This unit consolidates and integrates learning from the Business Management major. Students will work collaboratively in teams to analyse and evaluate real-world business problems, using the critical and problem-solving skills developed in the major to bear on this problem.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 option in the Business Management; Enterprise and Innovation; Global Business; Business Analytics major sequences
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) apply technical expertise by integrating business problems that are layered with real-life issues; (2) demonstrate teamwork and problem-solving skills in real world scenarios; (3) demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; and (4) reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) group project; (2) reflective journal; and (3) exam. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Stephen Byers
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
BP009 Bachelor of Business
or MJD-BUSAN Business Analytics
Successful completion of
96 points
Incompatibility
WILG3001 Professional Experience Practicum
Contact hours
3 hours per week
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