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This course introduces a suite of marketing-related ideas. It begins by presenting a series of concepts and techniques that will help students identify and analyze elements of the organization's operating environment, including its stakeholders. It then develops a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement, particularly through targeting certain groups with specific … For more content click the Read More button below.This course introduces a suite of marketing-related ideas. It begins by presenting a series of concepts and techniques that will help students identify and analyze elements of the organization's operating environment, including its stakeholders. It then develops a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement, particularly through targeting certain groups with specific offerings. Lastly, the course presents an approach to implementing marketing through communications approaches, product/ service development, pricing market offerings and distributing market offerings. In summary, the course offers a broader view of marketing than tradition 'sales' and 'advertising'.Read More

This course focuses on the role of the state in developing countries. It traces the emergence of the Third World and the concepts of development, development management and governance before examining the contemporary environment in which development takes place. Items include the pressing problems of weak states, widespread issues of … For more content click the Read More button below.This course focuses on the role of the state in developing countries. It traces the emergence of the Third World and the concepts of development, development management and governance before examining the contemporary environment in which development takes place. Items include the pressing problems of weak states, widespread issues of law and order, and the challenges of rebuilding post-conflict states. The course provides an understanding of public sector management in developing countries as well as specific issues including decentralisation, planning, foreign aid and relations with civil society. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to analyse and understand the context, practices and possibilities for development in different types of developing countries. The course uses a problem-oriented approach seeking practical solutions to pressing problems of development.Read More

Illicit business is an important area of study because it affects all levels of society. It distorts international trade, threatens the health and safety of consumers, and creates significant problems for regulatory and law enforcement agencies. Money laundering, tax havens, counterfeiting, conflict diamonds, terrorist financing, drug trafficking, arms smuggling,  trafficking … For more content click the Read More button below.Illicit business is an important area of study because it affects all levels of society. It distorts international trade, threatens the health and safety of consumers, and creates significant problems for regulatory and law enforcement agencies. Money laundering, tax havens, counterfeiting, conflict diamonds, terrorist financing, drug trafficking, arms smuggling,  trafficking of wildlife, human body parts, and ancient historical artefacts, as well as human smuggling and the modern-day slave trade constitute billion dollar global industries that form an increasingly important part of the global economy.  These illicit businesses and dark economies facilitate terrorism, war and conflict, corruption and present serious challenges to the national security of states across the world. This course introduces students to the dark side of international business in order to develop approaches to addressing the challenges they pose. Read More

This course introduces students to the principles of sustainable development and how they apply to business. It is a critical component of modern business practice with implications for the environment, society (current and future generations) and the economy. The course begins by taking students on a ‘walk-through’ the evolution of … For more content click the Read More button below.This course introduces students to the principles of sustainable development and how they apply to business. It is a critical component of modern business practice with implications for the environment, society (current and future generations) and the economy. The course begins by taking students on a ‘walk-through’ the evolution of the concept of sustainable development, exploring its inherent paradoxes, and the subsequent rise of alternative development paradigms (e.g. Gross National Happiness, Human Development Index, OECD Better Life Index). Students will gain an understanding into how businesses can meet their environmental, social and economic responsibilities through the framework of sustainable development. Students will develop knowledge and skills that will allow them to undertake a critical analysis of the setting and measuring of development targets and thus the capacity for sustainable development in the ‘real world’.Read More

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of Human Resource Management. It examines, as an important aspect of the management function, the management of people in the work place.

This course identifies the components of project management and its associated management tools and procedures. Topics covered may include: project selection, project environment, initiation and organisation, planning and overview modelling, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocations, risk management, communication and monitoring, control and evaluation, reporting, auditing and project termination.This course identifies the components of project management and its associated management tools and procedures. Topics covered may include: project selection, project environment, initiation and organisation, planning and overview modelling, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocations, risk management, communication and monitoring, control and evaluation, reporting, auditing and project termination.Read More

Students will continue a research project commensurate with Year 2 study, supported by a supervisor. Bachelor of Business CDF students will complete this course in Semester 2 of Year 2, in lieu of a Level 2 business elective.  In this course, students will choose a research methodology and appropriate methods … For more content click the Read More button below.Students will continue a research project commensurate with Year 2 study, supported by a supervisor. Bachelor of Business CDF students will complete this course in Semester 2 of Year 2, in lieu of a Level 2 business elective.  In this course, students will choose a research methodology and appropriate methods relevant to their research project, and draft the methodology chapter of their thesis. Students may be required to seek ethics approval at this stage of the research project. Read More

Students will undertake a research project commensurate with Year 2 study, supported by a supervisor. Bachelor of Business CDF students will complete this course in Semester 1 of Year 2, in lieu of a Level 2 business elective.  In this course, students will select their research topic and develop a … For more content click the Read More button below.Students will undertake a research project commensurate with Year 2 study, supported by a supervisor. Bachelor of Business CDF students will complete this course in Semester 1 of Year 2, in lieu of a Level 2 business elective.  In this course, students will select their research topic and develop a research question or hypothesis. Students will also undertake a literature review and commence drafting a thesis. Read More

Organisations are continually striving to develop their innovation capabilities, skills and culture. This 6UOC course aims to equip students with an awareness of the role, impact and challenges of innovation within an organisation, so as to reduce risk and increase effectiveness.  The importance of innovation for all aspects of organisational … For more content click the Read More button below.Organisations are continually striving to develop their innovation capabilities, skills and culture. This 6UOC course aims to equip students with an awareness of the role, impact and challenges of innovation within an organisation, so as to reduce risk and increase effectiveness.  The importance of innovation for all aspects of organisational effectiveness, not just new products or services, will be stressed. This will support students as they develop strategies across a broad range of topics and disciplines.This course will examine definitions of innovation, the importance of innovation in creating competitive advantage, how organisational leaders can support innovation and an innovation culture.Read More

The course focuses on strategic level management of the Australian public sector and comprehends setting objectives, planning implementation and marshalling resources. Students completing this course will understand how Australian public policy objectives are set, how public policy programs are implemented and how competition for limited policy resources is adjudicated. Students … For more content click the Read More button below.The course focuses on strategic level management of the Australian public sector and comprehends setting objectives, planning implementation and marshalling resources. Students completing this course will understand how Australian public policy objectives are set, how public policy programs are implemented and how competition for limited policy resources is adjudicated. Students will be encouraged to evaluate the ADF's role in the policy process and to assess critically wider policy and management issues.Read More