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 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed five of the following units: ACB1020, ACB1120, ACC1100, ACC1001, ACF1100, ACF1001, ACX1100, ACX1001, BFB1001, BFF1001, BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010, BTX1010, ECB1101, ECC1000, ECF1100, ETB1100, ETC1000, ETF1100, ETX1100, MGB1010, MGC1010, MGF1010, MGX1010, MKB1700, MKC1200, MKF1120 to undertake this unit.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| November teaching period | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Portfolio35%
- Written30%
- Project35%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Alison Beamish
- Boris Kolar
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX2500?
BEX2500 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX2500 offered?
In 2026, BEX2500 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
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 3 assessment tasks and no exam.