Foundations of Business

Course aim

To provide students with an understanding of the business sector in contemporary society and the various functional areas of business, including ownership, management and human resources, decision-making, accounting and finance, operations and productions, marketing, and legal responsibility. Students will explore the opportunities available in business and develop their career skills, professionalism and their business communication skills.

Course content

Students will explore business principles and the global business environment, including forms of business ownership, organisational structures, management processes, and ethical considerations in decision-making. They will develop an understanding of business operations and production and customer relationships through effective marketing, accounting, and financial statements and learn their implications for the different stakeholders (managers, investors, and creditors). They will also gain insight into business and personal legal liabilities and navigate e-business trends and career opportunities.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Tutorial	2 x 10

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

Assessment

Portfolio, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.