BIO-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BIO5BBM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be required to apply for a job within a virtual biotechnology company and work in groups to produce and market a virtual product. Students will be guided by career development staff and academic staff on a weekly basis, with input from industry professionals. Students will cover aspects of bio-business such as organizational structure, IP, scientific reasoning, market research, and ethics.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator:
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in SGBB, SMBB, SMBM, SMBT or SMNT All other students require coordinator approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator:
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 11 - 22
Two 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 500 word resume and cover letterEach student will produce a cover letter and resume in order to apply for a position within a virtual biotechnology company. Students will identify transferrable skills relevant to the biotechnology sector. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
One 3,000 word (or equivalent) group assignment (750 words equivalent per student)Students will work in groups of 4 or 5 to investigate the production and commercialisation of an important biomolecule. The results of their research will be presented to staff and peers during a mini-conference in the form of a poster. Part of this assessment includes a peer review component. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
One 5-minute group presentation (500 word equivalent)Group-wise, students will present a 5 minute oral presentation (via video) describing the goal of their project and each student's individual role. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1,500 word individual project reportStudents will submit an individual project report that contains evidence and evaluation of their contribution to the group assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 1,000 word journalVia LMS, students will submit reflections on their research and weekly responses to questions from lecture notes and workshop activities. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO5, SILO6 |
Team participation (500 word equivalent)Students are expected to participate in the timetabled workshop activities as well as keeping a record of group meetings (both in-class and online) throughout the group assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
One 10 minute presentation (interview, 500 word equivalent)Students will perform an interview to apply for a job within a virtual biotechnology company. Guided by career development experts, students will be expected to identify and present their transferrable skills relevant to work within the sector. Part of this assessment includes a peer review component. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO5 |