BEX3000 Professional development for business
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX3000 Professional development for business is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEX3000
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BEX3000
No unit lists BEX3000 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B2000 or associated double degree program and have completed 96 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit is the capstone unit for the Bachelor of Business and as such draws together the learning and experiences gained from previous business units, and does so through the lens of critical self evaluation and a growing awareness of the professional self. The unit provides you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of workplace interpersonal dynamics and evaluate key workplace skills (e.g. research and communication skills) in order to confidently, professionally and skilfully navigate your transition into the workplace.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Artefact30%
- Exercise20%
- Written30%
- Presentation20%
- Project60%
- Examination40%
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
FIRST SEMESTER: demonstrate critical reflective thinking with respect to the development and application of professional practice
SECOND SEMESTER: conduct high-quality industry research utilising appropriate technologies
- 2
FIRST SEMESTER: synthesise high quality industry information to provide relevant business insights and make informed decisions
SECOND SEMESTER: discuss appropriate methods for managing different perspectives in a workplace context
- 3
FIRST SEMESTER: analyse and evaluate business related inputs to identify areas of growth, differentiation
SECOND SEMESTER: analyse high-quality industry information to provide relevant business insights and make informed decisions
- 4
FIRST SEMESTER: communicate in written and verbal form to produce professional artefacts.
SECOND SEMESTER: reflect on the development of teamwork skills for application to the workplace, using appropriate technologies
- 5
SECOND SEMESTER: reflect on the development of communication skills for application to the workplace using appropriate technologies
- 6
SECOND SEMESTER: communicate in written and verbal form to produce professional artefacts.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kelly Benati
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX3000?
BEX3000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX3000 offered?
In 2026, BEX3000 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BEX3000?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX3000 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.