James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

BU1105 - Professional and Academic Skills for Business

Subject Description

This subject provides the foundation for professional business skills in the new economy with a particular focus on communicating and presenting information in business and academic contexts. Contemporary business report writing and communicating proficiently across a range of business genres will be undertaken to assure students build a range of transferable skills suitable for a current business environment.

Learning Outcomes

• apply academic skills in academic writing, research and referencing
• demonstrate report writing in business contexts
• present and communicate business information
• develop and demonstrate teamwork skills

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Group & Individual
• Written > Literature review - (35%) - Individual
• Written > Research report - (35%) - Group

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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Mandatory attendance requirements apply in this subject. A student who fails to attend at least 8 out of 10 Workshops must meet with the Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching and provide evidence as to why they should be permitted to submit the final assessment task.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  BU1000 BU1001 BU1905 BU1805 BU1005

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