Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 150 contact hours - Swinburne Online
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 2 |
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 | |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Nil
Anti-requisites : Unit similar in content
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Aims and objectives
This unit gives students an inspirational and engaging educational experience at the commencement of their business or criminal justice degrees. Infused with real world examples, the unit aims to develop an understanding of innovation frameworks, while developing confidence and capability in communicating online within professional and academic settings. The unit focuses on innovation, communication, self-awareness and professional identity and provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their personal development.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Identify the reasons for academic integrity, and use the tools and processes to ensure its effective application
2. Demonstrate professional communication skills in order to effectively articulate an idea and convince others of its merit
3. Apply innovation frameworks to evaluate a social need and/or problem and offer a potential solution
4. Identify personal strengths to develop a personal and professional brand and identity
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Learning Activities | 12.5 | 12 | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Assignment | Individual | 40-60% | 2,3 |
Reflective Journal | Individual | 30-40% | 2,4 |
Online Quiz | Individual | 10-20% | 1 |
Content
- Discovering self
- Communicating in a professional context
- Innovation frameworks
- Future planning
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.