The Business Environment (BUSS1002)
UNIT OF STUDY
This unit of study is the second of two junior core units aimed at introducing students to the external and internal contexts in which business operates in the twenty-first century while developing effective problem solving, critical analysis and communication skills. In this unit, students will build an understanding of the economic, political and regulatory, socio-cultural, and technological factors that impact on the external context of the commercial landscape while developing an awareness of potential of risk and change. An awareness of corporate social responsibility and sustainability is also introduced as a key learning goal.
Further unit of study information
1x 1.5hr lecture and 1x 1.5hr tutorial per week
media summary and analyses (55%), tutorial participation (10%), and final exam (35%)
Faculty/department permission required?
Unit of study rules
Prerequisites and assumed knowledge
ECOF1003 or BUSS1001, ECOF1003 or BUSS1001, ECOF1003 or BUSS1001
CISS2001 or ECOF1004, CISS2001 or ECOF1004, CISS2001 or ECOF1004
Study this unit outside a degree
If you wish to undertake one or more units of study (subjects) for your own interest but not towards a degree, you may enrol in single units as a non-award student.
If you are from another Australian tertiary institution you may be permitted to underake cross-institutional study in one or more units of study at the University of Sydney.