bus1dib disruption in business
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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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
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola 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 |