BUS111 Professional Practice (8)

This subject introduces students to the world of the business professional. Students will learn the basic tools used in professional business practice and develop industry connections through an immersive learning approach.  The subject will focus on building practical skills that are used in business and connect students to their real world application through the inclusion of business professionals in the delivery of the subject.  The curriculum of the subject will be closely aligned to industry developments and best practice.

Subject Outlines
Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

1 session

School

School of Accounting and Finance

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to understand and evaluate the needs and drivers of regional businesses;
  • be able to demonstrate profficiency in current business tools such as Goggle docs, dropbox etc;
  • be able to demonstrate proficiency in spreadsheet and other data presentation software;
  • be able to analyse basic data and communicate the findings in both written and verbal presentations to a management audience; and
  • be able to understand the use and relevance of social media for business marketing and stakeholder engagement.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The business environment in regional Australia.
  • Introduction to general office essentials.
  • Using spreadsheets and other data presentation software.
  • Basic data analysis.
  • Presentation skills in a professional environment.
  • Introduction to social media and small business.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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