Bachelor of Applied Business, Management (Partnership with Ducere)

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In this subject, students will develop their understanding of the importance and various methods of business communications. Students will be introduced to methodologies and techniques in both formal and informal communication, and will develop their skills in selecting and developing appropriate communication methodologies for various business scenarios and objectives.

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In this subject, students will learn what constitutes a project, the various components and stages of a project, as well as core competencies and approaches of an effective project manager. Taking a broad perspective, this unit introduces students to the similarities of projects between industries, as well as many of the nuances that may be found in particular industries.

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In this subject, students will be introduced to the core concepts of a business model and the importance of each in creating unique value and sustainable business success. In addition to the foundational understanding of core components of business models, students will develop skills in assessing current and future risk and opportunity of a business model, based on strategic market analysis and forward planning.

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In this subject students will develop their theoretical understanding of leadership in a general business context, and how different leadership models apply in varying types of organisations. Students will investigate the fundamental differences between management and leadership, as well as how leadership capability is developed in individuals and organisations. Students will explore the concepts of organisational culture and how the traits of an individual leader can influence the overall culture of a business. In addition, students will develop their own leadership style, linking it to relevant theoretical approaches.

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This subject introduces students to what it means to be an entrepreneur, the fundamental tools of the trade and the role of entrepreneurship both as it has been and as it currently is. Students will be introduced to the theoretical concepts of entrepreneurial venture creation in a range of contexts.

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In this subject, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of marketing, its function in business and the approaches to marketing management. Students completing this unit will also learn how marketing has evolved in line with digital capabilities as well as why many fundamentals remain unchanged. Students will develop the ability to articulate basic marketing goals and plans.

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In this subject, students will come to understand the importance and objectives of organisational management, the various core frameworks required to design and setup organisations, and the tools and techniques effective for the assessment and improvement of organisational performance thus, how to identify pertinent trends to overall business performance.

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In this subject students will learn the increasingly important role of Corporate Responsibility and how it has evolved over recent years. In addition to the key considerations of CR for organisations, and the opportunities and risks involved in adopting or ignoring CR, students will develop their understanding in the various methodologies that are being introduced to foster CR.

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In this subject, students will be introduced to design thinking and why this modern business concept is useful and valuable to all kinds of businesses. In particular, students will engage with the design thinking process - from ideation through to evaluation - as well as exploring the role it plays in current businesses, the theory and philosophy behind design thinking, and the different approaches to design thinking. Students will have an opportunity to apply their knowledge and will engage in a design thinking process for an existing organisation, or their own venture

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In this subject, students will develop their theoretical understanding of leadership in a general business context, and how different leadership models apply in varying types of organisations. Students will investigate the fundamental differences between management and leadership, as well as how leadership capability is developed in individuals and organisations. Students will explore the concepts of organisational culture and how the traits of an individual leader can influence the overall culture of a business. In addition, students will develop their own leadership style, linking it to relevant theoretical approaches *Please note, you must complete Fundamentals of Leadership before enrolling in this subject

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Technology has changed the game. Whether it be through the emergence of new online platforms, different ways of providing services due to the advent of mobile applications, or through the transformation of traditional business models, digital business practices have become both desired and necessary. As a manager, marketer, or entrepreneur, it is vital that you understand the benefits and limitations of digital business so that you too can be more effective and innovative. In completing this unit, you will be able to effectively identify key opportunities and strategies to maximise business performance through the use of digital technology.

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In this subject, students will develop their understanding and skills in the foundations of business accounting. Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to prepare and interpret basic financial reports for organisations of varying maturity. They will also explore the theories that underpin business accounting. In addition, students will develop the capability to identify any financial trends of note, in order to make recommendations to decision makers of financial changes that should be made.

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Corporate Structuring and Business Law In this subject, students will develop an understanding of the law in relation to business. Students will come to understand the various business structuring options and the benefits and drawbacks of each, as well as the processes involved in setting-up the respective structures. Beyond this, students will develop the skills and understanding to interpret basic business laws and in this subject, students will learn about the digital economy and the associated new breed of high-growth digital businesses. In addition to exploring the theoretical understanding of the differences between digital and physical organisations and the methods of developing and delivering value to customers, students will develop skills in identifying digital business opportunities and risks for established organisations. Students completing this course will be able to design business models for digital organisations as well as adapt more traditional business models to suit the digital economy.

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In this subject, students will be introduced to the foundational concepts of organisational change and change management. Students will develop their ability to plan proactively, lead and manage the required change of organisations going through any form of change such as new policy adoption, new product development or some form of innovation

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In this subject, students will be introduced to the regulations of employment across all types of staff. Students will develop their abilities in designing workforce policies and procedures in line with Australian law, to foster safe and enjoyable work environments. In addition, students will learn fundamental approaches to dealing with various staff challenges in the workplace.

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In this subject, students will become introduced to the typical opportunities and challenges that come with teams made of diverse backgrounds. Students will come to learn how these diverse backgrounds can impact working styles and the type of management and leadership style required, to get the most out of them. Through this subject students will further develop their management and leadership skills so as to be able to identify key staff differences to inform the design of effective management procedures and policies, creating positive working environments

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In this unit students will develop their ability to design effective business strategies for organisations of varying types and stages of maturity. Through introduction to the fundamentals of strategy, the evolution of strategy and a range of strategic methodologies, students will learn how to respond to specific business scenarios and design proactive strategies towards achieving business goals. In addition, students will investigate how organisations can proactively address their future success, through the effective use of trend analysis techniques.

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In this subject, students will come to understand the new paradigm of business that is the global economy, and the resulting implications for both established and new organisations. Students will develop their understanding and ability to identify drivers of global change as well as their ability to articulate and interpret the resulting global trends to identify opportunities and challenges from both an operational and strategic perspective