Case Studies in the Workplace

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop students understanding of the business environment and their role in it through observation and critical analysis of the practical application of theoretical constructs in a range of workplaces.

Course content

Workplace cultures; group dynamics; professional communication; international business environments; organisational theory; structures and decision making processes; nonverbal communication; intercultural communication; culture and identity.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

36 units completed

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Seminar	3 hours x 7 weeks
External (Workplace case studies/visits)	5 hours x 3 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	30 hours equiv x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Personal professional development plan with supporting documents, Reflective journal, Research project, Work observation report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.