Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| China - Guangxi UST | N/A | Term1 |
| Gold Coast | ||
| Melbourne | N/A | |
| Online | Term1 | |
| Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby | N/A | |
| Perth | N/A | |
| Sydney | N/A |
Unit description
Introduces students to real-world problem solving in business, management and technology contexts. Through teaching-directed activities students will first learn the skills needed for effective problem solving. Experiential methods are then utilised to teach students how to create responsible business solutions through the integration of fundamental management and technology principles.
Unit content
Topic 1:Distinguishing Wicked Problems
Topic 2: Exploring the concepts of non-linearity and complexity
Topic 3: Focusing on the many inputs to wicked problems
Topic 4: Focusing on simple rules for wicked problems
Topic 5: Focusing on design thinking for wicked problems
Topic 6: Activating responses to wicked problems
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | evaluate problems within an ethical framework |
| 2 | construct solutions for the real world |
| 3 | reflect on their understanding and learning of business problem solving |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- evaluate problems within an ethical framework
- construct solutions for the real world
- reflect on their understanding and learning of business problem solving
Prescribed Learning Resources
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Teaching and assessment
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Fee paying courses
For postgraduate or undergraduate full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees
International
Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.