DISRUPTION IN BUSINESS
BUS1DIB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Traditional business models are being disrupted by numerous factors. Chief among them are new technologies that change how businesses operate. One commonality observed among these disruptive trends is the role of data. Data has become a highly valued business asset, forming a strong foundation to high quality decision processes. This subject will introduce you to the role of data in disrupting traditional business operations and formulating business strategy. You will gain an appreciation of how data can be turned into business insights through a process called analytics, using examples across a range of business problems. On completion of this subject, you will appreciate the pivotal role that data and analytics play in various strategic initiatives within organisations, and the strategies that link analytics to business performance while balancing issues such as ethical and data governance.
School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
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, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Self-reflection report on the role of analytics in business (1,000-words).Individual Assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Weekly exercises1,000-words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2,000-word report proposing a solution to disruption to a traditional businessIndividual Assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Carlton (Carlton College Sport), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Self-reflection report on the role of analytics in business (1,000-words).Individual Assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Weekly exercises1,000-words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2,000-word report proposing a solution to disruption to a traditional businessIndividual Assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Self-reflection report on the role of analytics in business (1,000-words).Individual Assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Weekly exercises1,000-words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2,000-word report proposing a solution to disruption to a traditional businessIndividual Assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |