Overview
This unit supports you to identify and develop core professional practices and skills required by all graduates to succeed in the future world of work. You will learn about core foundation disciplines; develop study, organisational and planning skills; and learn about your strengths and weaknesses. You will develop your understanding of how these are connected to future career choices. You will learn about your chosen profession and career options and plan your course and overall study path to build the knowledge and skills to reach your desired career outcomes. Throughout this unit, your academic, critical and creative thinking skills will be enhanced so that you can effectively engage in future studies. You will commence an e-portfolio in this unit, that you will build upon throughout your course. The e-portfolio will record discipline-based contextual practice that will prepare you well for study, work, and engagement as a globally-aware citizen who makes a contribution to communities and industry.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 3 - 2022
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from DDLT SBL
The current 3-assessment-item structure of this unit needs to be altered to a 2-assessment-item structure as part of broader shift to 2-assessment-item structures.
Assignment 1 will be incorporated with Assignment 3 to meet unit learning objectives.
Feedback from Head of Course
This unit needs a clearer focus of purpose in structure and learning outcomes.
This unit will be redeveloped for 2023.
- Critically reflect on the alignment of personal and professional skills, capabilities and attributes necessary for university and career success.
- Apply multimodal academic communication skills for effect.
- Analyse, evaluate, and synthesise evidence from a range of quality sources to show understanding, write detailed discussions and make judgements.
- Construct a professional e-Portfolio that showcases skills, capabilities, attributes, and achievements.
Not applicable
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Presentation - 25% | ||||
| 2 - Essay - 50% | ||||
| 3 - Portfolio - 25% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Presentation - 25% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Essay - 50% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Portfolio - 25% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
k.lin@cqu.edu.au
m.foreman@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Access the BUSN11016 Moodle site and orientate yourself to the expectations for this unit by carefully reading the first four Moodle tiles: BUSN11016 Introduction, Learning Community, Classes, and Assessment.
In the first five weeks of the term, you will complete the first assessment task. This week’s learning experiences will support you to understand how to effectively participate in the unit and, assessment task 1 expectations.
An important online learning activity to complete this week is ‘Activity: Create a Schedule (approx. 30 mins)’.
Chapter
At CQUniversity, most units contain an eReading List. The list contains mandatory and optional readings and resources. The eReading list is accessible in the horizontal navigation bar at the top of each unit. You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with this tool.
Readings are organised by topic and are frequently contextualised in the Online Learning Materials & Activities in the Moodle tiles.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 1-5 Tile and follow the study plan.
Attend the online lecture and workshop. If you are unable to attend the live session, a recording of the session will become available (see the BUSN11016 Classes Moodle tile for more information).
Access the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team via the Learning Community Moodle Tile (you may wish to download the Microsoft Teams app for your phone or desktop). Teaching staff announcements and reminders will be posted in the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team, and you may post questions and discussions. You are encouraged to respond to the posts of other students, participate in discussions, and support each other.
Module/Topic
In the first five weeks of the term, you will complete the first assessment task. This week’s learning experiences will support you to understand the value of critical reflection, investigate what ‘success’ means for you and, learn essential research skills.
Chapter
At CQUniversity, most units contain an eReading List. The list contains mandatory and optional readings and resources. The eReading list is accessible in the horizontal navigation bar at the top of each unit. You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with this tool.
Readings are organised by topic and are frequently contextualised in the Online Learning Materials & Activities in the Moodle tiles.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 1-5 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include reading the Assessment #1 Task sheet and Step-by-step instructions for assessment #1.
Attend the online lecture and workshop. If you are unable to attend the live session, a recording of the session will become available (see the BUSN11016 Classes Moodle tile for more information).
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team via the Learning Community Moodle Tile or Microsoft Teams App for your phone or desktop.
Module/Topic
In the first five weeks of the term, you will complete the first assessment task. This week’s learning experiences will support you to plan and prepare a presentation.
Chapter
At CQUniversity, most units contain an eReading List. The list contains mandatory and optional readings and resources. The eReading list is accessible in the horizontal navigation bar at the top of each unit. You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with this tool.
Readings are organised by topic and are frequently contextualised in the Online Learning Materials & Activities in the Moodle tiles.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 1-5 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include selecting an assessment #1 presentation timeslot via the Moodle Assessment Tile.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Module/Topic
Assessment #1 PowerPoint is due at the end of the week. Learning experiences this week will include completing the PowerPoint and preparing to present.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 1-5 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include submitting your PowerPoint slides via the Moodle Assessment Tile.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Presentation Due: Week 4 Friday (2 Dec 2022) 11:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
There is no online content or scheduled classes this week. You are encouraged to prioritise your health and well-being.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
You may wish to check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team for Unit Coordinator announcements regarding Assessment 1 grading.
Module/Topic
This week you will present Assessment #1 during your chosen presentation timeslot.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 1-5 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include presenting during your chosen Assessment #1 presentation timeslot.
Due to student presentations, there are no classes this week.
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Module/Topic
Between weeks six and nine you will complete the second assessment task. This week’s learning experiences will support you to better understand the essay genre and, assessment #2 expectations.
Chapter
At CQUniversity, most units contain an eReading List. The list contains mandatory and optional readings and resources. The eReading list is accessible in the horizontal navigation bar at the top of each unit. You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with this tool.
Readings are organised by topic and are frequently contextualised in the Online Learning Materials & Activities in the Moodle tiles.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 6-9 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include reading the Assessment #2 task description and step-by-step instructions for assessment #2.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Module/Topic
There is no online content or scheduled classes this week. You are encouraged to prioritise your health and well-being.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to check your CQU student email account regularly.In this unit, your Unit Coordinator will communicate via email and Microsoft Teams.
Remember to check your CQU student email account regularly. In this unit, your Unit Coordinator will communicate mainly via Teams, so become familiar with Teams. If you have questions, first check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) file which is in the BUSN11016 Teams site (the Files Tab).
Module/Topic
Between weeks six and nine you will complete the second assessment task. This week’s learning experiences will support you to understand what career planning and development means for you within your discipline.
Chapter
At CQUniversity, most units contain an eReading List. The list contains mandatory and optional readings and resources. The eReading list is accessible in the horizontal navigation bar at the top of each unit. You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with this tool.
Readings are organised by topic and are frequently contextualised in the Online Learning Materials & Activities in the Moodle tiles.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 6-9 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include selecting a topic that interests you from the list of BUSN11016 Topics in the BUSN11016 Assessment Moodle Tile.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Module/Topic
Between weeks six and nine you will complete the second assessment task. You may with to prioritise learning experiences relevant to your chosen BUSN11016 topic.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 6-9 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include in-depth research of your chosen BUSN11016 topic.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Module/Topic
You will submit the second assessment task at the end of the week.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 6-9 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include submitting assessment #2 via the BUSN11016 Assessment Moodle tile.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
Continue to regularly check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Essay Due: Week 9 Friday (20 Jan 2023) 11:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
You will complete the final assessment task in the last three weeks of the term. This week’s learning experiences will introduce you to social innovation, work integrated learning, ePortfolio professional practice and, assessment #3 expectations.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 10-12 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include earning the iChange Social Innovation Digital badge.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Module/Topic
You will complete the final assessment task in the last three weeks of the term. This week’s learning experiences will introduce you to social innovation, work integrated learning, ePortfolio professional practice and, support you to complete assessment #3.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 10-12 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include following the step-by-step instructions for assessment #3.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
Check the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Module/Topic
At the end of this week, you will submit the final assessment task. This week’s learning experiences will include guided critical reflection of key BUSN11016 topics and a glimpse of what’s to come for you academically and professionally.
Chapter
There are no mandatory readings in the eReading list this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Access the Weeks 10-12 Tile and follow the study plan.
Key milestones this week include submitting the final assessment task.
Attend the online lecture and workshop or watch the recording.
You are encouraged to provide feedback about your BUSN11016 experience via the survey emailed to you. Remember this is an important source of feedback for the continuous improvement of this unit.
You may wish to leave a final post in the BUSN11016 Microsoft Team.
Portfolio Due: Week 12 Friday (10 Feb 2023) 11:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
BUSN11016 Introduction to Study and Professional Practice does not include an exam. There are no online content or scheduled classes this week. You are encouraged to prioritise your health and well-being. This may include planning your next term of study. Remember, Moodle sites become available two weeks prior to the first week of the Term.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Your final/overall grade will become available after the certification of grades. See the CQU Academic Calendar for the certification of grades date for this term.
1 Presentation
In a 5-minute live multimodal presentation (oral presentation accompanied by PowerPoint slides), critically reflect on university success and how it is related to employability. Acknowledge scholarly sources in your PowerPoint using the APA 7th edition referencing style. On or before the due date, submit your PowerPoint slides via the Assessment #1 activity in the Moodle Assessment Tile and select an Assessment #1 Presentation Timeslot. You will present live to a teacher via Microsoft Teams at your chosen presentation timeslot.
Week 4 Friday (2 Dec 2022) 11:00 pm AEST
You must select a presentation time via the Moodle Assessment Tile and submit your PowerPoint by the due date. You will present live to a teacher via Microsoft Teams at your chosen presentation timeslot.
Vacation Week Friday (9 Dec 2022)
Assessment #1 marks and feedback will be released within two weeks of your presentation. If you are unsatisfied with your grade and/or feedback, you are encouraged to email the Unit Coordinator within five days of receiving your marks and feedback. If this informal consultation is not satisfactory, you may complete the ‘Requesting a Review of Grade Form' in accordance with the ‘Review of Grade’ policy.
| The student has spoken clearly and audibly; varying pace, volume, and phrasing for emphasis and engagement. | 16% |
| The student has varied facial expression and gestures for emphasis and engagement. | 8% |
| The student's PowerPoint effectively complements spoken subject matter. | 26% |
| The student has acknowledged sources using APA referencing conventions where appropriate. | 8% |
| The student has discussed university success, making connections between their experiences and researched concepts and theories. | 15% |
| The student has effectively organised subject matter. | 8% |
| The student has adhered to the time length, submitted their PowerPoint by the due date, and presented live in Zoom at their allocated presentation time. | 19% |
- Critically reflect on the alignment of personal and professional skills, capabilities and attributes necessary for university and career success.
- Apply multimodal academic communication skills for effect.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Essay
In a 1,500-word essay, discuss the relationship between a BUSN11016 topic and employability. Analyse, evaluate, and synthesis scholarly sources to support your conclusions.
Week 9 Friday (20 Jan 2023) 11:00 pm AEST
Week 11 Friday (3 Feb 2023)
Assessment #2 marks and feedback will be released within two weeks of the due date. If you are unsatisfied with your grade and/or feedback, you are encouraged to email the Unit Coordinator within five days of receiving your marks and feedback. If this informal consultation is not satisfactory, you may complete the ‘Requesting a Review of Grade Form' in accordance with the ‘Review of Grade’ policy.
| The thesis statement is focused and relevant. | 10% |
| The student has effectively introduced the essay topic. | 5% |
| Body paragraphs are effectively organised. | 11% |
| The student has accurately used topic and discipline specific terminology. | 6% |
| The student has explained the relationship between their chosen topic and career success. | 15% |
| The student has combined information from sources to support conclusions. | 17% |
| The student has applied essay writing language conventions. | 6% |
| The student has acknowledged sources using APA referencing conventions. | 10% |
| The student has adhered to essay length requirements. | 4% |
| The student has submitted on or before the due date. | 4% |
- Apply multimodal academic communication skills for effect.
- Analyse, evaluate, and synthesise evidence from a range of quality sources to show understanding, write detailed discussions and make judgements.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
3 Portfolio
You are expected to continue developing your ePortfolio during your study at university and the course of your career. To complete this assessment task, complete the following:
· Add a professional picture to your Portfolium profile.
· Prepare a multimodal critical reflection in response to a BUSN11016 Critical Reflection Prompt of your choice. Upload your multimodal critical reflection as an attachment to a project in your Portfolium portfolio.
Week 12 Friday (10 Feb 2023) 11:00 pm AEST
See the 2022 Academic Calendar for certification of grades date. Results will not be released until certification of grade.
| The student has established themselves as a student or professional within the context of their discipline | 5% |
| The student has developed discussions about social innovation, making connections between their experiences and researched concepts and theories. | 22% |
| The student has effectively organised subject matter. | 35% |
| The student has demonstrated professional and ethical communication skills. | 30% |
| The student has submitted on or before the due date | 8% |
- Critically reflect on the alignment of personal and professional skills, capabilities and attributes necessary for university and career success.
- Construct a professional e-Portfolio that showcases skills, capabilities, attributes, and achievements.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
