BEX3701 Digital technology and business
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX3701 Digital technology and business is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BEX3701
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BEX3701
No unit lists BEX3701 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B2049, B2050 or B2051 and you must have completed 72 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 11 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
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Overview
This unit will build on your knowledge of digital technologies that facilitate organisational practices. You will solve complex organisational problems using digital technologies. You will develop digital competencies that enhance your ability to apply concepts to business models to innovative new strategies. In this unit you will work collaboratively in a diverse team across Australia and Malaysia.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test20%
- Written40%
- Project40%
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
understand the digital world in which you live and the implications of this on conducting digital business
- 2
formulate digital technology strategies to solve complex organisational problems
- 3
reflect on the effectiveness of digital technologies and the influence they have in shaping organisational strategies and business models
- 4
assess the ethical aspects of the use of digital technologies and the impact these digital technologies have on organisational stakeholders.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures6 hours
- Assessments1 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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 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 enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kym Brown
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX3701?
BEX3701 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX3701 offered?
In 2027, BEX3701 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Malaysia.
How much work is BEX3701?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX3701 have an exam?
No. BEX3701 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.