BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
BUS1BFX
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will examine how businesses operate in a local, regional and global environment and how this might change in the future. You will actively engage with current business issues and establish a broad foundation of business knowledge essential to everyone in the business world. With a particular focus on management and human resource practices, this subject is designed to develop critical thinking, creative problem-solving, planning and personal time management skills. You will also work closely with fellow students to enhance communication skills and engage in thinking about and discussing big ideas shaping the world of work, into which you will graduate. You will develop an awareness of the external context in which many businesses operate involving activities across international cultural, political and institutional boundaries, and the internal context which operates in many businesses involving communication and engagement with a diverse, multicultural group of stakeholders.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesIdentify and analyse business contexts, discussion forum, case studies, online exercises, research essays and reports, group forums and presentations, use and engage digital technology and quizzes
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB, SBAIO, SAAIO, SDAIO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Business Foundations
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCengage Learning
Year2016
Edition/Volume2nd Edition
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN9780170381413
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Business Foundations Learner Resource
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDidasko Digital
Year2019
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherDidasko Group
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/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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Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 13
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 50 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 50 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 17
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 26
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 24 - 35
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 24 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 48
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 1,500-word Report To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group Presentation (5-mins per student) 7.5% Presentation 7.5% Teamwork Equivalent to 750 words per student To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and a group presentation assessed through Zoom/Skype or similar program | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual 1,000-word Essay To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Three online exercises (equivalent to 750 words total) Exercise(s) may include multiple choice quiz, short answer test, critical reflection, forum participation | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |