CRITICAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
BUA5PSD
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
As a foundation subject, Critical Skills for Success begins by examining the knowledge and skills critical to succeed in your career, business and society. You will learn to develop the skills to successfully undertake your MBA program. Through industry guest presenters and workshop activities you will explore contemporary capabilities identified by industry leaders.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesSeminars, readings, workshop activities, completion of self-assessment activities.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA or LMPAB or LMAFMB or LMPMB or HZMBHO or LMMBAO or LCBUA or LCBUAO or LGBUA or LGBUAO to do this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBUO5PSD
Equivalent subjectsBUO5PSD
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via online.
Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection and Presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Written Individual Assessment (2000 words) Determining personal and professional capabilities | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Individual Assessment (1500 words) Academic writing related to the discipline | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
City Campus, 2021, LTU Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 16
Four 8.00 h seminar per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 16
Four 8.00 h seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminar
Four 8.00 h seminar per study period on any day including weekend during term 2 and delivered via face-to-face.
Please refer to the MBA Student Information LMS Page for Dates and Times.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection and Presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Written Individual Assessment (2000 words) Determining personal and professional capabilities | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Individual Assessment (1500 words) Academic writing related to the discipline | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 23
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection and Presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Written Individual Assessment (2000 words) Determining personal and professional capabilities | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Individual Assessment (1500 words) Academic writing related to the discipline | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2021, LTU Term 4, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 30 - 35
Four 8.00 h seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
Please refer to the MBA Student Information LMS Page for Dates and Times.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection and Presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Written Individual Assessment (2000 words) Determining personal and professional capabilities | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Individual Assessment (1500 words) Academic writing related to the discipline | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 42
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection and Presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Written Individual Assessment (2000 words) Determining personal and professional capabilities | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Individual Assessment (1500 words) Academic writing related to the discipline | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |