James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

LB1000 - Academic Skills for Business

Credit points: 0.5
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
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The subject is a 4-week online course which aims to familiarise students with business communications skills, understand key business concepts, and apply critical thinking techniques. The subject aims to build capacity in academic business skills in students entering the MBA program without a cognate degree. Students will complete the subject during the first semester in the MBA program. The focus of this subject is to ensure students are equipped with the underpinning knowledge to succeed in the MBA.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

, Study Period 51
Census Date 11-Apr-2019
Contact hours:
  • 18 hours - Combined Online Lectures and Online Tutorials
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:presentation (20%); literature review (40%); case study analysis (40%).

    , Study Period 52
    Census Date 08-Aug-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 18 hours - Combined Online Lectures and Online Tutorials
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:presentation (20%); literature review (40%); case study analysis (40%).

      , Study Period 53
      Census Date 05-Dec-2019
      Contact hours:
      • 18 hours - Combined Online Lectures and Online Tutorials
        Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
        Assessment:presentation (20%); literature review (40%); case study analysis (40%).

        Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.