Course overview
- Study period
- , 2024 (14/10/2024 - 27/06/2025)
- Study level
- UQ College
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 3.2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- UQ College
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of Business Management. It examines the business life cycle and covers a broad range of business management concepts and business operations that contribute to the success of businesses large and small.
The requirement for Business Management knowledge and skills in the modern world is not confined to big corporate business. It has value for sole traders, private companies, government agencies, and non-government agencies alike and includes not-for-profit organisations. Business Management knowledge and skills in these organisations are of value whatever type of stakeholder you might be including an entrepreneur, business owner, shareholder, manager, or employee. The content you will explore, learn, and apply during this course will assist you in solving business problems in a modern world and provide an insight into areas of business which some students may consider pursuing in their future studies, such as human resources supply chain management and marketing.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
No prior knowledge or experience in Business Management is required to study this course.
Course contact
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Timetables will beﾠavailableﾠto students on Edval.
Please refer to theﾠQLD government website for Public holiday information.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to introduce students to the varied subject areas that fall under the discipline umbrella of ‘business management’. In doing so, students will explore a range of concepts and factors which influence the performance of an organisation and the people within it.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Analyse the impact of change on a business for the purpose of creating solutions to case study problems.
LO2.
Develop a business plan that demonstrates a basic evaluation of business organisations used for solving basic business problems.
LO3.
Evaluate business performance by using a SWOT analysis of business data and information to identify effectiveness and efficiencies.
LO4.
Compare and contrast business organisations for the purpose of solving organisational problems.
LO5.
Categorise the different roles and functions management performs within the organisational structure for the purpose of creating an organisational chart and job descriptions for key personnel within the context of a business plan.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique |
Case Study
|
5% |
18/11/2024 - 22/11/2024 |
| Presentation, Poster |
SWOT
|
15% |
16/12/2024 - 20/12/2024 |
| Portfolio | Learning Portfolio | 20% |
7/02/2025 10:00 pm |
| Project |
Business Plan 1
|
20% |
10/02/2025 - 14/02/2025 17/02/2025 - 21/02/2025 24/02/2025 - 28/02/2025 3/03/2025 - 7/03/2025 |
| Project |
Business Plan 2
|
20% |
9/05/2025 10:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
20% |
Term 3 Exam Block |
Assessment details
Case Study
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
18/11/2024 - 22/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04
Task description
During class time, students will be provided with two case studies which discuss the circumstances experienced by two businesses. Based on the case studies, students will be required to answer a series of short-answer questions to illustrate their understanding of course content and their analytical and problem solving ability. This task allows the use of the course Workbook during the assessment. No other materials are to be used.
Submission guidelines
Completed during scheduled time in class.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
SWOT
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation, Poster
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
16/12/2024 - 20/12/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L03
Task description
Students will work in a group of two (2) to analyse a local business of their choice. Students will visit the business and prepare a SWOT analysis based on their observations and insights. Students will lead a class discussion during Week 10.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Learning Portfolio
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
7/02/2025 10:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04
Task description
Outside of class time, students complete a series of self-directed tasks designed to allow them to experience and reflect on different business concepts. Reflections are written which connect business observations to course content and studenst provide recommedations regarding business operations. This task involves comparing and contrasting business operations with a view to understanding best practice.
Submission guidelines
Submitted online via turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Business Plan 1
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
10/02/2025 - 14/02/2025
17/02/2025 - 21/02/2025
24/02/2025 - 28/02/2025
3/03/2025 - 7/03/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
This assessment is a group task. This assessment requires your group to develop an idea for a new business and write the first stage of a business plan. Your business has been given $100,000 to assist with start-up and the business you create must be a small business.
Submission guidelines
Submitted during class time.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Business Plan 2
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
9/05/2025 10:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L05
Task description
In teams of two, students create a business concept and develop a business plan. Business Plan 2 assesses students' ability to integrate the topics of organising, human resource management and leadership into a basic business plan.
Submission guidelines
Completed and submitted during scheduled classes.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Final Exam
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Term 3 Exam Block
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04
Task description
Students will complete a final exam that assesses their ability to apply management theory to unique business situations. The exam will also assess students' ability to connect learning to their own management practice.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | Casio FX82 series calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Assessment tasks evaluate students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Feedback on Assessmentﾠ
In addition to the mark awarded, feedback will be provided on all assessment tasks to enable students to apply the feedback to further tasks within the course or program. The form of feedback provided is appropriate to the task weighting, timing, and context, and with reference to criteria and standards.ﾠ
Appropriate conditions for group work and collaborationﾠ
Teachers usually aim for groups of 3-4 and provide preparation for group work activities (examples can include discussions, role-playing, and identifying strengths and weaknesses) to maximise students’ learning and performance.ﾠ
Assignment submissionﾠ
Unless advised otherwise,ﾠassignments are to be submitted electronically via Blackboard. Instructions for submission are in the Assessment folder in your course Blackboard site.ﾠﾠ
Calculator policyﾠ
If a calculator is permitted for use in an examination, the calculator must comply with the University of Queensland Calculator Scheme. Where calculators are permitted for use in the examination, students are advised to ensure that the calculator complies with the type nominated by the course coordinator. Unless the type is unrestricted, the calculator must be either a Casio FX82 seriesﾠcalculator, orﾠhave an 'approved label' attached which can be obtained from the Student Centre. Please refer to theﾠmy.UQﾠwebsiteﾠfor information on the use of calculators in examinations.ﾠ
Referencing styleﾠ
All relevant material MUST be correctly referenced using theﾠAPA 7th referencing style.ﾠ
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Additional resources are also available via the Blackboard course website
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 2 |
Workshop |
Introduction to Management Learning outcomes: L03, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 4 |
Workshop |
Business Case Study Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Week 5 (11 Nov - 17 Nov) |
Workshop |
The Organisational Environment Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (18 Nov - 24 Nov) |
Workshop |
Global Business Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 8 |
Workshop |
Foundations of Decision-Marking The organisational environment Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 10 |
Workshop |
Assessment Workshop Learning outcomes: L03 |
Week 11 (06 Jan - 12 Jan) |
Workshop |
Business Operations Learning outcomes: L02, L04 |
Week 12 (13 Jan - 19 Jan) |
Workshop |
Managing Communication and Information Learning outcomes: L02 |
Week 13 (20 Jan - 26 Jan) |
Workshop |
Innovation and Change Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 14 (27 Jan - 02 Feb) |
Workshop |
Foundations of Control Learning outcomes: L02, L05 |
Week 15 (03 Feb - 09 Feb) |
Workshop |
Risk Management Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Week 16 (10 Feb - 16 Feb) |
Workshop |
Business Research Learning outcomes: L02 |
Week 17 (17 Feb - 23 Feb) |
Workshop |
Foundations of Planning Learning outcomes: L02, L04 |
Week 18 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Workshop |
Marketing Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 19 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Workshop |
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 20 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Workshop |
Assessment Workshop Learning outcomes: L02 |
Multiple weeks From Week 21 To Week 22 |
Workshop |
Foundations of Organising Learning outcomes: L02, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 23 To Week 24 |
Workshop |
Foundations of Leading Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Week 25 (05 May - 11 May) |
Workshop |
Organisational Behaviour and Diversity Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Week 26 (12 May - 18 May) |
Workshop |
Leading Groups and Teams Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L05 |
Week 27 (19 May - 25 May) |
Workshop |
Motivation Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 28 To Week 29 |
Workshop |
Business Feasibility Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 30 (09 Jun - 15 Jun) |
Workshop |
Course Review and Exam Preparation Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.