UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

BEX5504 Indigenous business leadership study program

Faculty of Business and Economics

BEX5504 Indigenous business leadership study program is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Other periods
Overseas
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
288 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before BEX5504

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After BEX5504

No unit lists BEX5504 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in course B6024 to undertake this unit.

Overview

In this unit you will be required to examine a broad range of social, legal and political issues that can impact on the strategy and operations of operating in an Indigenous business environment. Through the use of readings, case studies, and an analysis of current events students are confronted with some specific challenges of doing business in an Indigenous context. This unit focuses on developing skills, addressing various issues and how they affect business, as well as aspects of citizenship, cultural sensitivity and effective teamwork.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Term 4OverseasImmers blk

Assessment

  • Portfolio
    40%
  • Written
    60%

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. 1

    recognise issues affecting businesses operating in an Indigenous context

  2. 2

    develop and present strategic responses to specific issues affecting businesses with due consideration to sustainable, responsible and ethical business practices

  3. 3

    acquire team skills including team leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, communication and presentation skills

  4. 4

    develop reflective practice skills in relation to individual learning.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 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 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 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 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 provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.

This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.

This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.

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
Katrina Johnson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BEX5504?

BEX5504 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is BEX5504 offered?

BEX5504 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.

How much work is BEX5504?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does BEX5504 have an exam?

No. BEX5504 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available