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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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LB5210 - Independent Studies

Credit points:03
Year:2023
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    This subject's content will vary dependent on circumstances at the time.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the College of Business, Law & Governance for details.

Learning Outcomes

  • critically analyze complex business-related knowledge and practice from both historical and recent perspectives
  • research and apply established concepts to solve business and professional practice problems
  • critically analyze complex contemporary business issues using appropriate models and make reasoned recommendations based on multidisciplinary synthesis of theory and evidence
  • present complex business analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using clear and fluent written communication

Subject Assessment

  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Project report - (55%) - Individual
  • Oral > Presentation 2 - (15%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Availabilities

Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 3, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 05 Oct 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023
Coordinator(s):
Professor Gianna Moscardo
Lecturer(s):
Professor Gianna Moscardo
MS Elena Konovalov
Workload expectations:
  • 40 Hours - Specialised - Up to 40 contact hours. Supervised project as directed by the Head of School.
  • 100 Hours - Fieldwork