Unit Code: BES3500
Unit title: Business Capstone
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Year: 2015
Study Mode: International
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Table of Contents
Lecturer Information 1
Unit Overview 3
Welcome 3
Learning outcomes 3
Graduate attributes 3
English language proficiency 3
Teaching and learning 4
Communication 4
Contacting your lecturer 4
Online discussion 5
Adobe Connect 5
Email protocol 5
Communication expectations 5
Readings 6
Textbook 6
Other readings 6
Study schedule 1
Assessment Information 3
Assessment 1 - Presentation 3
Assessment 2 – Case Study 4
Assessment 3 – Crowd Funding Project OR Mentor Program 4
Requesting an Extension on an Assignment 5
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It further develops student knowledge and skills in critical thinking, problem solving, initiative and enterprise and social responsibility through evaluating authentic business scenarios using established business principles and acumen. The unit operates as a capstone unit whereby knowledge, skills and understanding gained from the program are applied in depth and researched and developed through active, experiential and reflective learning using various problem-solving techniques and a range of tools to aid decision-making.
Learning outcomes
In this unit, you will be learning to:
1. Apply critical thinking, both conceptualization and evaluation, to a range of business scenarios and issues;
2. Develop initiative and enterprise using problem-solving skills in a business context;
3. Incorporate personal ethics and social responsibility into business analysis and decision making and;
4. Work effectively with others through social intelligence and by applying skills in task collaboration, conflict resolution, negotiation and cultural and diversity awareness; and synthesizing portfolio elements to prepare students for graduate job applications.
Graduate attributes
Graduate attributes help to build your capacity to engage in professional practice and become a lifelong learner when you graduate. In this unit, you will be developing