CRITICAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
BUO5PSD
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
As a foundation subject, Critical Skills for Success begins by examining the knowledge and skills critical to succeed in your career, business and society. You will learn to develop the skills to successfully undertake your MBA program. Through industry guest presenters and workshop activities you will explore contemporary capabilities identified by industry leaders.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: William Keeton
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO, LMMBA or LMMBAA to do this subject
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5PSD
Equivalent subjects: BUA5PSD
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explore and assess personal and professional knowledge, skills and capabilities required to lead contemporary organisations.
- Activities:
- Seminars, workshop activities, completion of self-assessment activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Research and produce academic and business writing in an appropriate style
- Activities:
- Seminars, readings and workshop activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Frost
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 08
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 08 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Development Portfolio (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: William Keeton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Development Portfolio (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: William Keeton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Development Portfolio (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: William Keeton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Development Portfolio (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2019, Summer, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: William Keeton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Development Portfolio (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Individual Assessment (1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |