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BUSS1103: Problem Solving in Business and Society
2027 unit information
The unit develops cross-disciplinary understanding by integrating perspectives from international business, work and organisational studies, marketing, business information systems, logistics, strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. Students examine how problems in business and society are defined, framed, and analysed through the lens of wicked problems and grand challenges. They explore the roles of stakeholders, organisations, and systems in shaping both challenges and responses. As the semester progresses, the unit engages students with ethical and Indigenous perspectives, globalisation, supply chain resilience, innovation, and digital transformation. Through authentic cases and collaborative problem-solving activities, students learn to analyse complex challenges and develop responsible, sustainable, and evidence-based responses for business and society.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | International Business |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Completion of BUSS1101 or 18 credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain how business knowledge is produced, evaluated and communicated in analysing problems in business and society.
- LO2. Appraise and analyse relevant secondary and tertiary sources to investigate problems in business and society.
- LO3. Apply foundational business concepts, terminology and principles across disciplinary contexts.
- LO4. Analyse complex problems and construct evidence-based arguments in response to business and societal challenges.
- LO5. Explain how market and non-market environments influence organisational decision-making.
- LO6. Critically evaluate how diverse cultural contexts, including Indigenous knowledge systems, shape contemporary business practice in a global business environment.
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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