bus3ppb professional practice in business
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN BUSINESS
BUS3PPB
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is a core elective subject of the Bachelor of Commerce program. As part of the Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete either: a work integrated learning subject such as BUS3ELP, ACC3AWP; an international study tour subject such as ACC3IAS, BUS3BST, or BUS3IST; or in the absence of completing either, they must complete this subject BUS3PPB. In this subject you will be provided the opportunity to engage with professional business, public service, and community leaders, both past and present, as they present a series of case studies drawn from their professional experience, which raise issues related to the professional practice of business today. The issues which these case studies will be focused on include personnel issues, ethical issues, crisis management issues, risk management issues and many others which demonstrate the multidisciplinary set of intellectual, personal and practical problem solving skills you will need to develop to succeed as a business professional.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicholas Shipley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LBCOM, LZCOMA, LZCOML, LZCOMS, LZCAG, LZCCS, LZCIR, LZCHS, LZCBM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUS3ELP
Equivalent subjects BUS3ELP
Special conditions This subject is open for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce only.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise and recommend future-focused, socially and environmentally responsible, business principles to solve business or community problems and generate sustainable economic value
- Activities:
- Seminars and Assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. Engage professionally and effectively with individuals in a manner which is respectful of the needs, values, personalities and capabilities of others
- Activities:
- Seminars and Assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Communicate professionally and effectively with a range of audiences, for a variety of purposes, using appropriate communication tools
- Activities:
- Seminars and Assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicholas Shipley
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Three 6.0 hours seminar every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes in Weeks 4, 8 & 12."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One individual essay (1,500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
One Individual essay (2,000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicholas Shipley
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 7.0 hours seminar every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes in Weeks 4, 8 & 12."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One individual essay (1,500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
One Individual essay (2,000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |