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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Foundation of Business is a core unit that provides learners with a broad overview of the various disciplines and functions within a business and how they interrelate to create value. Key business dimensions such as structure, type, sector and purpose are explored in the local, national and international contexts. The unit will also serve to illustrate the connection between business ethics, legal and regulatory frameworks, and the responsibility of business in society. In addition to the unit content, students will develop fundamental academic and professional skills such as critical thinking, research and information technology, and oral communications in order to facilitate learning in their academic careers and to underpin employability beyond.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour tutorial |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit is conducted in both on-campus and online modes with a student centered approach. On-campus students attend a weekly one hour lecture and one hour tutorial and are required to complete some self-directed learning outside of class contact time. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts that are relevant in understanding the principles and practices of business. They involve a blend of experiences including interactive presentations, videos and small group discussions. Tutorials provide students with the opportunity to further discuss and apply the concepts covered in lectures and readings. Activities focus on small group work, designed to develop communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. Online students participate in the unit via Blackboard and will require regular online access. An electronic version of the on-campus lecture is available for students, in addition to support materials specifically for the online mode. Students are required to complete set readings and participate in interactive online activities to discuss, develop and apply the concepts covered in the lecture and readings. Online activities are designed to develop digital communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. Assessment methods for on-campus and online modes provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their achievement of the unit learning outcomes.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Exercise | Business Blog | 40% |
| Presentation | Group Business Review * | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Exercise | Business Blog | 40% |
| Presentation | Group Business Review * | 40% |
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Foundation of Business is a core unit that provides learners with a broad overview of the various disciplines and functions within a business and how they interrelate to create value. Key business dimensions such as structure, type, sector and purpose are explored in the local, national and international contexts. The unit will also serve to illustrate the connection between business ethics, legal and regulatory frameworks, and the responsibility of business in society. In addition to the unit content, students will develop fundamental academic and professional skills such as critical thinking, research and information technology, and oral communications in order to facilitate learning in their academic careers and to underpin employability beyond.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | 13 x 1 hour tutorial |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit is conducted in both on-campus and online modes with a student centered approach. On-campus students attend a weekly one hour lecture and one hour tutorial and are required to complete some self-directed learning outside of class contact time. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts that are relevant in understanding the principles and practices of business. They involve a blend of experiences including interactive presentations, videos and small group discussions. Tutorials provide students with the opportunity to further discuss and apply the concepts covered in lectures and readings. Activities focus on small group work, designed to develop communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. Online students participate in the unit via Blackboard and will require regular online access. An electronic version of the on-campus lecture is available for students, in addition to support materials specifically for the online mode. Students are required to complete set readings and participate in interactive online activities to discuss, develop and apply the concepts covered in the lecture and readings. Online activities are designed to develop digital communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. Assessment methods for on-campus and online modes provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their achievement of the unit learning outcomes.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Exercise | Business Blog | 40% |
| Presentation | Group Business Review * | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Exercise | Business Blog | 40% |
| Presentation | Group Business Review * | 40% |
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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