BUSN4002
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides both theoretical and applied perspectives on business theory and concepts. Students may choose to focus on the discipline of International business, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Leadership and Management, or Tourism, Sport and Event Management.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): IBUS4000, LEIS4000, IRHR4000, MNGT4000, MKTG4000 and TOUR4000. Students who have successfully completed IBUS4000, LEIS4000, IRHR4000, MNGT4000, MKTG4000 or TOUR4000 are not eligible to enrol in BUSN4002.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Source relevant secondary data for business.
2. Critically evaluate alternative theories, assumptions, applications, debates, and recent developments in business.
3. Apply the theories, models and concepts to contemporary issues relating to business operations.
4. Critically discuss business related literature.
5. Use advanced communication skills to disseminate findings in a professionally acceptable manner,
Content
The topics considered in this course will be developed in consultation between course coordinator/lecturer and students. Major topic areas include:
- The history and development of various bodies of theoretical thought related to business
- Contemporary debates in business theories
- The application of business theories to real world problems
- Methodological diversity in business and contemporary practice
Requisite
Students cannot enrol in this course if they have previously successfully completed IBUS4000, IRHR4000, LEIS4000, MKTG4000, MNGT4000, or TOUR4000.
This course is only available to students enrolled in: Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) [10726] or Bachelor of Business (Honours) [11060] programs.
Assumed knowledge
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Social Science, or equivalent
Assessment items
Presentation: Presentations
Written Assignment: Written Critiques
Written Assignment: Theoretical Analysis
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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