BEX3500 Professional development for commerce
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX3500 Professional development for commerce is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEX3500
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX3500
No unit lists BEX3500 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Students must be enrolled in course B2001 or associated double degree program, or B2031, and have completed 96 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Overview
This is a capstone unit for the Bachelor of Commerce and as such draws together the learning and experiences gained from previous Commerce units. The unit prepares you for your professional career by providing opportunities to foster critical thinking, teamwork, communication, problem-solving and reflective skills, while integrating disciplinary knowledge and focusing on sustainable workplace practices. Furthermore, you will contemplate your career goals and consider your next steps when entering the workforce.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate an understanding of disciplinary knowledge, integrating sustainable practices for responsible conduct in the workplace
- 2
critically reflect on current theory and practices in the field, as well as their own experiences to enhance employability and make informed decisions
- 3
create a portfolio of resources to continue to enable successful transition into professional life
- 4
exhibit effective teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills in preparation for successful interaction within a workplace setting.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Seminars18 hours
- 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jacqueline O'Toole
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX3500?
BEX3500 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX3500 offered?
In 2024, BEX3500 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is BEX3500?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX3500 have an exam?
No. BEX3500 has 1 assessment task and no exam.