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Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science

Learning outcomes

Bachelor of Commerce

On successful completion of the program students will be able to:

No. Course learning outcome  Graduate quality

1

Integrate disciplinary frameworks and principles in a range of business contexts. Depth of disciplinary expertise Interdisciplinary effectiveness    

2

Analyse and solve business challenges using fundamental knowledge and concepts central to a disciplinary field. Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving

 

 

3

Communicate effectively and professionally to diverse stakeholder groups using a range of communication and presentation modes and methods appropriate to various business contexts. Communication (oral and written) Information and Digital literacy Interdisciplinary effectiveness Influence

4

Evaluate  information from appropriate sources  to enable  evidence-based decisions. Critical thinking and Problem solving Communication (oral and written) Depth of disciplinary expertise

 

5

Construct new ideas and opportunities by using creative strategies in a business context. Inventiveness Critical thinking and Problem solving Influence

 

6

Effectively collaborate with others from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds by exhibiting  openness and respect for cultural and interpersonal differences and by producing tangible outputs. Cultural competence Communication (oral and written) Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity

 

7

Work effectively in interdisciplinary settings to  build broader perspectives and more contextualised forms of understanding in a business context. Depth of disciplinary expertise Interdisciplinary effectiveness Influence Critical thinking and Problem solving

8

Evaluate issues relating to business ethics, sustainability and social responsibility in addressing business challenges. Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity Critical thinking and Problem solving    

9

Influence and lead teams and individuals to effect productive and positive change, and contribute to a collaborative and cooperative environment. Influence Communication (oral and written) Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity

 

Bachelor of Science

On successful completion of the program students will be able to:

No. Course learning outcome  Graduate quality

1

Demonstrate a coherent understanding by articulating the methods of science and explaining why current knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry. Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving    

2

Analyse and solve business challenges using fundamental knowledge and concepts central to a disciplinary field. Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving

Cultural competence

Communication (oral and written)

3

Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one disciplinary area.  Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving    

4

Demonstrate knowledge in at least one other disciplinary area.  Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving  

 

5

Critically analyse and solve problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources. Critical thinking and Problem solving Information and Digital literacy  

 

6

Design and plan an investigation. Critical thinking and Problem solving Information and Digital literacy Inventiveness

 

7

Select and apply practical, conceptual and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to formulate and model problems or conduct an investigation.  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Information and Digital literacy Inventiveness  

8

Collect, accurately record, interpret and draw conclusions from data. Critical thinking and Problem solving Information and Digital literacy    

9

Be effective communicators of reasoning, results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes.  Cultural competence Communication (oral and written) Inventiveness

Influence

10 Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners. Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity      
11 Work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context. Communication (oral and written) Cultural competence  Interdisciplinary effectiveness Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
12 Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practice ethical conduct. Depth of disciplinary expertise Cultural competence Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity