UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Other periods
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
Term 2CaulfieldBlock on

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    develop capabilities in economic, social, and environmental value generation for indigenous leaders

  2. 2

    understand the complex and dynamic environments in which indigenous and non-indigenous business operations are managed

  3. 3

    apply decision-making skills to indigenous issues affecting organisations.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops36 hours

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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Colin Jevons

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 2021 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 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available