BUSS1000: Future of Business
This compulsory first year unit is designed to provide commencing undergraduate students with insights into the study and the practice of business. Students gain foundational knowledge in relation to business stakeholders, business challenges and the ways in which business leaders might approach responding to these challenges. Key stakeholders within and external to organisations are identified and their interests are analysed. Critical business challenges such as climate change and sustainability, the future of work and workforce diversity are investigated. The way that these challenges affect different types of business, sectors and stakeholders is analysed and responses constructed to them. The unit is delivered in a blended format, with face-to-face lectures, seminars, and interactive online modules. Success in this unit is determined by strong application of critical, strategic and cross-disciplinary thinking, as well as the ability to demonstrate business knowledge and problem-solving skills through effective written and oral communication.
Unit details and rules
| Unit code | BUSS1000 |
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| Academic unit | International Business |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prohibitions
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BUSS1001 |
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Prerequisites
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None |
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Corequisites
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None |
| Available to study abroad and exchange students |
No |
Assessment summary
- Tutorial preparation & participation: Students are required to complete weekly preparation activities provided on Canvas before their tutorial (including completing the modules, readings and weekly case study questions). They will then use the completed preparation activities to help effectively engage in their weekly tutorials with their classmates and tutor. More information is detailed on Canvas.
- Consulting Report: Students will analyse a case study then write a report answering the questions provided. The report involves undertaking research, applying theoretical frameworks and concepts, and critically analysing the context and/or organisation. Further details will be provided on Canvas.
- Team presentation: Students will work on a project in groups of 3-6 participants, creating and submitting their presentation slides and script in Week 10, then presenting it live in Week 11 tutorials. Students will also have to submit regular status reports providing an update of the group’s progress. Details of the project will be given to you on Canvas in due course.
- Final Assessment: Students will be provided a case they have to analyse and write a report based on the questions provided as part of a short-release assignment. Further details will be provided to you in due course on Canvas.
Late submission
In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:
- Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
- After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.
Academic integrity
The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.
We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.
You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.
Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.
Simple extensions
If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension. The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.
Special consideration
If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.
Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.
Using AI responsibly
Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.
| WK | Topic | Learning activity | Learning outcomes |
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| Week 01 | Introduction | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 02 | Role of business in society | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 03 | Internal analysis | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 04 | External analysis | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 05 | Strategy | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 06 | Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 07 | Sustainability | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 08 | Evolving workplace | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 09 | Urbanisation | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 10 | Emerging and growing markets | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 11 | Design thinking | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 12 | Entrepreneurship | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) | |
| Week 13 | Conclusions and your future in business | Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) |
Attendance and class requirements
Important referencing guidelines: APA 7th ed referencing style must be used for all submitted work.
Tutorial Preparation & Participation is about the quality and consistency of engagement in tutorials and tutorial preparation. It comprises of performance in class, including responding to questions correctly on the topic module on Canvas or on the assigned tutorial material when cold-called. It also includes team/group performance when teams meet in the breakout rooms/tables, overall engagement with Canvas, level of discussion and building on others’ answers, and understanding the weekly case study materials.
- Note: that absence affects your participation mark tremendously as one cannot participate in the F2F or online tutorial activities when they do not attend the tutorials. Furthermore, not being prepared for the tutorials limits your ability to engage and demonstrate good understanding of the weekly topic and case study, therefore impacting the mark awarded.
Business communication workshops: Students will have in their timetables: ‘Business Communication Workshops’. This is the Business School’s undergraduate academic support program for all students in BUSS1000 Future of Business. Online workshops start in Week 1 (separate to the BUSS1000 Tutorials), as scheduled in your personal timetable. This involves completing the compulsory Business Communication diagnostic exercise in the Week 1 online workshop where students will receive feedback to assist with submitting BUSS1000’s Consulting Report. The program also includes weekly on demand resources and live online workshops on Canvas, providing further pre-assessment advice and personalised academic feedback.
Detailed information for BUSS1000 assessment and about the learning support program Business Communication can be found on Canvas.
Study commitment
Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.
Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University’s graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of theory and conceptual frameworks that are relevant to businesses operating in diverse sectors
- LO2. explain and critically assess the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in a variety of key sectors within the global economy
- LO3. apply conceptual frameworks to different business problems in order to derive insights about business performance and opportunities for strategic change
- LO4. communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using a range of modes of communication including presentations and writing effectively to different audiences
- LO5. collaborate effectively with others by structuring work assignments in an effective way to meet deadlines and manage team conflict
- LO6. demonstrate an understanding of how to make a positive impact within the business environment and plan for a sustainable and ethical approach to societal challenges.
More information can be found on Canvas.