BUS001 Preparation for Studying Business (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject aims to develop essential skills required for study within the Bachelor of Business (Faculty of Commerce). The subject develops students skills and confidence in information searching, critical thinking, assignment writing and academic integrity within a framework of personal learning management and reflection. Student learning is extended to the social context through compulsory participation in the subject forum. The elective component aims to develop specific skills that are required for the study of business.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: BUS001
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Eligibility to enrol in the following courses: Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Bachelor of Business (Banking) Bachelor of Business (Business Management) Bachelor of Business (Economics) Bachelor of Business (Electronic Commerce) Bachelor of Business (Finance) Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) Bachelor of Business (International Business Management) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to:
Identify what is expected from the tertiary student
Define essential study skills required for tertiary study
Apply relevant critical thinking strategies
Use an online learning environment for communication, study and research
Apply the principles of good academic writing
Demonstrate an understanding of academic integrity and referencing conventions
Identify and apply foundational knowledge and skills required for study within a business course
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Learning and reflecting on learning experiences Management of learning & personal study environment Using an online learning environment Writing an assignment: the writing process Thinking critically Using CSU Library resources and databases Academic integrity & referencing Maths and statistics for business
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.