DIRECTED READINGS
BUS5DRE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
An individual reading project which allows you to follow a course of directed study at masters level under the supervision on an academic staff member. Only available for students who are recommended by the relevant Program Director to apply and approved by the Head of Department.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Required Head of Department approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject may only be taken with the permission of the Head of Department.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and critically analyse relevant academic literature in business as it applies to a specific business problem.
- Activities:
- Locate and analyse relevant literature; written paper
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Describe, apply and critically evaluate relevant business theory and principles as they apply to specific business problems.
- Activities:
- Locate and analyse relevant literature; written paper
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Recognise and articulate business issues
- Activities:
- Written paper
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours directed reading other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Duration determined by readings"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 5,000-7,000-word research report | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours directed reading other recurrence from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Duration determined by readings"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 5,000-7,000-word research report | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |