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The course provides you with an introduction to the concepts and skills necessary to identify and develop opportunities to launch a startup, new product or service. Using flipped learning techniques, you will learn and experience first-hand the process skilled entrepreneurs go through before committing to launching their venture. In this … For more content click the Read More button below.The course provides you with an introduction to the concepts and skills necessary to identify and develop opportunities to launch a startup, new product or service. Using flipped learning techniques, you will learn and experience first-hand the process skilled entrepreneurs go through before committing to launching their venture. In this course, you will join an interdisciplinary founding team and take ownership of pursuing your team’s globally scalable idea. You will be mentored through the iterative process of creating value, and developing prototypes to validate your business idea. Assignments include weekly progress updates, creating a succinct website and video, pitching your idea to a live panel of investors, and writing an executive summary. This course is supported by guest entrepreneurs who will come to class and share their experiences with you. By completing this course, you will be better prepared to be an entrepreneur, launch or join a startup, join an accelerator or incubator and raise venture capital.This course is available as a General Education course.Read More

Effective communication management, at both individual and organisational levels, is essential in business and professional contexts. This course facilitates understanding of how people manage their communication processes, considers 'best practice' for successful organisational communication, and provides opportunities for communication skills development and enhancement. Topics include the theories and principles of … For more content click the Read More button below.Effective communication management, at both individual and organisational levels, is essential in business and professional contexts. This course facilitates understanding of how people manage their communication processes, considers 'best practice' for successful organisational communication, and provides opportunities for communication skills development and enhancement. Topics include the theories and principles of communication management; the dynamics of interpersonal communication; the significance of intercultural and international business communication; the use of language and non-verbal communication; managing communication in small groups and teams; communication in negotiations; creating communication networks; managing ethical issues in business communication; conducting communication audits and developing benchmarks; and strategies for improving organisational communication. The course also includes practical components for improving individual and small group communication.Read More

This course examines the role of innovation in the management of organisations. It explores, in more detail, the role of creativity and the nature and processes of organisational change. It focuses on technological, administrative and process innovation as well as on contemporary techniques and procedures used to understand, initiate, plan … For more content click the Read More button below.This course examines the role of innovation in the management of organisations. It explores, in more detail, the role of creativity and the nature and processes of organisational change. It focuses on technological, administrative and process innovation as well as on contemporary techniques and procedures used to understand, initiate, plan and implement change. The course is shaped by concerns over the need to combine consistent structures for predictable and efficient operations and personnel employment with flexibility and timely adaptability to respond to the environment. It adopts a critical perspective and uses a multi-disciplinary framework drawing on several areas as they contribute to the theory and practice of innovation and change.Read More

This course examines key global environmental factors and issues impacting on the development of international business. Major topics include: globalisation of business; national differences in the political, social and legal environment, political and country risk; cultural differences and their impact on international business; ethical issues in international business; international trade … For more content click the Read More button below.This course examines key global environmental factors and issues impacting on the development of international business. Major topics include: globalisation of business; national differences in the political, social and legal environment, political and country risk; cultural differences and their impact on international business; ethical issues in international business; international trade issues; theory and politics of foreign direct investment; international competitiveness; the internationalisation of business activities and the development of multinational enterprises; foreign exchange markets; the international monetary system and development of the global capital market.Read More

This course is important for students wanting to learn people skills so that they will become effective managers and leaders. This course provides a detailed introduction to organisational behaviour and draws on its inter-disciplinary foundations and applies them to the management of public, private and other organisations. The course offers … For more content click the Read More button below.This course is important for students wanting to learn people skills so that they will become effective managers and leaders. This course provides a detailed introduction to organisational behaviour and draws on its inter-disciplinary foundations and applies them to the management of public, private and other organisations. The course offers a critical introduction to a range of frameworks associated with understanding personality and ability, work attitudes, motivation, leadership, change and  culture. Read More

Managing Organisations and People is a foundational core course offered in the main bachelor degree programs. This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to successfully manage organisations and people in a global economy, based on contemporary research and practice. The course is designed to provide strong foundations … For more content click the Read More button below.Managing Organisations and People is a foundational core course offered in the main bachelor degree programs. This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to successfully manage organisations and people in a global economy, based on contemporary research and practice. The course is designed to provide strong foundations for the development of future organisational leaders and managers who will be able to successfully respond to complex and turbulent environments, promote and sustain strategic advantage, ensure ethical and social responsibility in business practice and decision making, and manage changing social, political and technological factors both inside and outside the organisation, in an increasingly global and diverse workplace. Read More

Please Note: Co-op students are not liable for tuition fees charges for this courseStudents consider the practical application of the fundamental principles of marketing in an industry environment.Note: Only available to BCom (Marketing) Co-op Program Scholars.Please Note: Co-op students are not liable for tuition fees charges for this courseStudents consider the practical application of the fundamental principles of marketing in an industry environment.Note: Only available to BCom (Marketing) Co-op Program Scholars.Read More

Honours students complete a thesis under the direction of a supervisor. The thesis requires the reporting of research in an approved topic area in Taxation including a literature review, analysis of a research problem along with presentation of research methods and data analysis.

Honours students complete a thesis under the direction of a supervisor. The thesis requires the reporting of research in an approved topic area in Marketing including a literature review, analysis of a research problem along with presentation of research methods and data analysis.

Honours students complete a thesis under the direction of a supervisor. The thesis requires the reporting of research in an approved topic area in Marketing including a literature review, analysis of a research problem along with presentation of research methods and data analysis.