bua5sm innovative strategies for change

INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE

BUA5SM

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides a contemporary approach to strategy formulation and implementation. The emphasis is on design-thinking and creative ideation for solving problems and strategy execution in a rapidly changing global environment. You will explore and apply concepts that offer a basis for solving complex strategic issues facing organisations. You will conceptualise and validate solutions to a problem using an evidence -based analysis.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsBUO5SM

Equivalent subjectsBUO5SM

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically reflect and apply creative thinking to solve complex problems facing organisations

02. Use an evidence-based methodology to analyse, implement and validate solutions to a complex problem.

03. Conceptualise and demonstrate a practical and actionable investment pitch and articulate a compelling rationale to proceed with the solutions.

Subject options

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City Campus, 2020, Online study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 16
Four 7.00 days seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Problem-Solving Briefing (1500 word equivalent)Inquiry and writing	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2
Problem and Solution Validation Report (1500 word equivalent)Research and report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2
Pitch-deck and Presentation (2000 word equivalent)Scenario, ideation, pitch	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Online study period 5 , Blended