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BIG IDEAS IN BUSINESS

BUS1BIB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this core, interdisciplinary, business subject you will explore some of the most influential ideas transforming business today, including: digitisation; globalization; and social enterprise. In this subject you will examine the effect of such ideas on business, society and the future of work. In so doing, you will be introduced to the academic and communication skills required to be successful both at university and in business today. This subject addresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship Essential through an examination of the external, global context in which many businesses operate across international cultural, political and institutional boundaries, and the internal context which operates within many businesses involving communication and engagement with a diverse, multicultural group of stakeholders. The subject is also designed to allow you to work closely with fellow students.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsBUS1BUF

Equivalent subjectsBUS1BUF

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
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
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 - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate various oral and written skills necessary to successfully communicate and engage with others in a multicultural university environment.
02. Recognise how culture impacts on communication so that you can select and employ context-appropriate communication strategies and critically reflect on your own communication practices.
03. Research, plan and structure an extended written discourse.
04. Produce an extended oral presentation with appropriate English language and discourse strategies, which critically analyses the impact of a big idea on business today.
05. Engage with digital technologies, including the LMS, to source information and communicate with others using context appropriate communications strategies.
06. Identify and access various support systems at La Trobe University to continue to improve your language and academic skills.
07. Examine the impact of the global economy on individuals and businesses locally.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2020, Week 10-25, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1

Sydney, 2020, Week 10-25, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Best 5 of 6 Class Assessment Tasks (1,000 words)) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities. At least one of these activities will allow for a formative assessment of student work within the first 3 weeks of commencement.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6
Group Presentation (5 minutes per individual) (500 words per student)) Groups of 3 studentsN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO4
Individual Essay (1,000 words) This assessment will deliver on the Essential of Global Citizenship.N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO7
2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1