BEX5503 Business environment
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX5503 Business environment is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Other periods
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BEX5503
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX5503
1 unit list BEX5503 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6024 to undertake this unit.
Overview
This introductory unit provides Indigenous leaders with an overview of the cultural, political, environmental, legal, ethical, social, economic and technological contexts in which business operates, including the Indigenous relationship with the business environment. The unit develops skills in researching, decision-making, and communicating persuasively. Understanding and analysing industry dynamics and managing business in an evolving environment will be addressed. This includes the potential impact of business disruption and technological change. The unit will build the capacity of Australia’s First Peoples to assert their identity, influence and impact on business.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Exercise30%
- Demonstration35%
- Written35%
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
develop capabilities in economic, social, and environmental value generation for Indigenous leaders
- 2
understand the complex and dynamic environments in which Indigenous and non-Indigenous business operations are managed
- 3
apply decision-making skills to Indigenous issues affecting organisations.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated 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 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.
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.
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.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in work-Integrated learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Amale Scally
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX5503?
BEX5503 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BEX5503?
BEX5503 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BEX5502.
When is BEX5503 offered?
BEX5503 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is BEX5503?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX5503 have an exam?
No. BEX5503 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.