BEX2500 Integrative thinking in a dynamic world
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX2500 Integrative thinking in a dynamic world is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield and City (Melbourne). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
- Caulfield, City (Melbourne)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEX2500
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX2500
No unit lists BEX2500 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed five of the following units: ACF1100, ACC1100, ACX1100, ACF1200, ACC1200, ACX1200, BFF1001, BFB1001, BTF1010, BTB1010, BTX1010, ECF1100, ECC1100, ETF1100, ETB1100, ETX1100, MGF1010, MGB1010, MGC1010 or MKF1120 to undertake this unit.
Trimester A, Trimester B, and Trimester C City location offerings for this unit are only available for Bachelor of International Business and associated double degree students.
Overview
We live in a complex, fast-moving world where change is the only constant. In order to succeed it is important for both individuals and organisations to evaluate options and then make decisions confidently and quickly. In this unit you will be given the opportunity to work toward becoming a critical and creative scholar who can explore and analyse different approaches to thinking, decision making and problem solving. Drawing on your existing knowledge, you will learn to apply integrative and multidisciplinary methods to address wicked (complex) problems that cannot easily be solved. You will also be supported as you reflect on the skills you have learned and how they can contribute to developing a growth mindset and future career success.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Winter semester | Caulfield | Block on |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Summer semester B | City (Melbourne) | Block on |
| Trimester A | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
| Trimester B | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
| Trimester C | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine a range of decisions and problems faced by organisations and society
- 2
cultivate a toolkit of techniques to develop and persuasively communicate optimal solutions to wicked problems
- 3
demonstrate an understanding of the influences and impacts related to thinking, decision making and problem solving
- 4
reflect on the relationship between thinking, lifelong learning and a growth mindset.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Workshops30 hours
- Workshops33 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Colin Jevons
- Dr Elizabeth Snuggs
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX2500?
BEX2500 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX2500 offered?
In 2021, BEX2500 runs in Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield and City (Melbourne).
How much work is BEX2500?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX2500 have an exam?
No. BEX2500 has 1 assessment task and no exam.