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BUSS1101: Fundamentals of Professional Success
2027 unit information
This unit of study introduces students to cross-disciplinary knowledge, skills and mindsets needed to succeed both in university and in their careers. Through experiential learning, students will develop essential interpersonal and emotional skills, fostering leadership and teamwork in diverse environments. Integrating cross-disciplinary, cutting-edge research, industry insights, practice, and feedback from graduates, students will develop important employability skills. Students will be encouraged to explore their interests, strengths and aspirations, both individually and collaboratively, to develop and carry out actionable plans for succeeding at university and beyond. Students will also learn to harness the resources and opportunities afforded to them by the University and Faculty of Business to prepare them for academic and professional success. Through interactive activities like debates, simulations, case studies, and presentation, students will gain the key skills needed for success in their studies and future career.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Work and Organisational Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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BUSS1000 or BUSS2000 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Analyse how personal values, interests, and strengths influence responses to interpersonal challenges and inform career choices and person-organisational fit.
- LO2. Critically evaluate successful practice using relevant literature and reflect on decisions towards personal well-being and a successful and sustainable career.
- LO3. Integrate evidence to explain the individual and cultural differences, workplace dynamics, rights, and responsibilities to foster socially responsible and sustainable workplace behaviours and practices.
- LO4. Develop collaborative skills, teamwork and project management strategies to achieve effective teamwork and increase interdisciplinary effectiveness.
- LO5. Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences using appropriate strategies for different contexts.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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