INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE
BUA5SM
2021
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
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesProblem-based learning, workshop activities, reflective analysis, guest presenters, practice pitching and assessment
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or LMMBAO or HZMBHA or HZMBHO or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA or LCBUA or LCBUAO or LGBUA or LGBUAO to enrol in 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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, LTU Term 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 16
One 4.00 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via blended.
Some on-campus classes may be delivered at another campus, or off-site. Seminar dates and times to be confirmed and may be in the evening. Please contact subject coordinator.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 16
Three 7.00 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via blended.
The subject will be delivered during weeks [Term dates] using a flexible delivery model. Students are expected to engage with learning materials and activities online each week. Some on-campus classes may be delivered at another campus, or off-site. Seminar dates and times to be confirmed. Please contact subject coordinator.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Problem-Solving Briefing (1500 word equivalent) Inquiry and writing | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Problem and Solution Validation Report (1500 word equivalent) Research and report | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Pitch-deck and Presentation (2000 word equivalent) Scenario, ideation, pitch | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will occur for this subject.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Problem-Solving Briefing (1500 word equivalent) Inquiry and writing | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Problem and Solution Validation Report (1500 word equivalent) Research and report | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Pitch-deck and Presentation (2000 word equivalent) Scenario, ideation, pitch | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2021, LTU Term 5, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 42
Three 7.00 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
The subject will be delivered during weeks [Term dates] using a flexible delivery model. Students are expected to engage with learning materials and activities online each week. Some on-campus classes may be delivered at another campus, or off-site. Seminar dates and times to be confirmed. Please contact subject coordinator.
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 42
One 4.00 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Some on-campus classes may be delivered at another campus, or off-site. Seminar dates and times to be confirmed and may be in the evening. Please contact subject coordinator.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Problem-Solving Briefing (1500 word equivalent) Inquiry and writing | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Problem and Solution Validation Report (1500 word equivalent) Research and report | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Pitch-deck and Presentation (2000 word equivalent) Scenario, ideation, pitch | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 42
One 3.00 hours 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 occur for this subject.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Problem-Solving Briefing (1500 word equivalent) Inquiry and writing | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Problem and Solution Validation Report (1500 word equivalent) Research and report | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Pitch-deck and Presentation (2000 word equivalent) Scenario, ideation, pitch | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |