Outline

Overview

Contemporary business leaders must be able to operate effectively in a dynamic and interconnected business world. They not only need to understand the fundamentals of managing a business (strategy, business models, marketing, accounting, finance, operations, human resource management) but also how to do so in a world with high levels of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. In this second foundational module of the EMBA, students work in teams on projects that address 'live' strategic issues for a partner organisation, to provide them with an experiential base for learning about business fundamentals. The module also develops students' understanding of how rich networks of connections both inside and outside an enterprise shape its activities and outcomes, and hence the importance of managing these connections to ensure alignment or 'fit'. Students also learn that achieving strategic fit of an organisation with its environment requires managerial attention not simply to economic considerations but to social and ecological ones as well, in order to deliver on its responsibilities, meet stakeholders' expectations, and ensure long-term sustainability. The projects give students the opportunity to continue to develop their team building and leadership skills as introduced in EMBA6002 Reframing Leadership, while mastering business fundamentals.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EMBA6003
Academic unit	Management Education
Credit points	12
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	EMBA6000
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Massimo Garbuio, massimo.garbuio@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Interim team project presentation Oral presentation	10%	- Due date: 23 May 2024 at 20:00	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Final team project presentation Oral presentation	40%	- Due date: 31 May 2024 at 23:00	45 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Reflective report Report	50%	- Due date: 07 Jul 2024 at 23:00	4000 words
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Interim team project presentation: Each team will present their analyses and conclusions to date for the strategic issue on which they are working by previewing the presentation they are planning for the final day of the module. Each team will present about the process of developing, as well as preliminary content for a business case to the partner organisation that provides a solution to the challenge outlined in their strategic issue project brief.
Final team project presentation: Each team will present a business case to the partner organisation that provides a solution to the challenge outlined in their strategic issue project brief. Students will demonstrate their capacity to integrate across business functions by providing a justification for the solution that is consistent with the partner organisation’s business environment, capabilities and strategic intent, as well as stakeholder expectations based on sound business practice.
Reflective report: This assessment task is designed to provide students with the opportunity to reflect on the content and experience of module 2, and what they have learned about their leadership and team skills following on from module 1.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Sunday 19th May: Intro to Unit - Sustainable Consumer Behaviour Workshops	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Monday 20th May: Sustainable Branding Workshops	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Tuesday 21st May: Sustainable Business Models Workshops	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Wednesday 22nd May: AM - Workshop/lecture from Massimo, Consulting Skills - Patrick ; PM - Facilitated Project work	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Thursday 23rd May: 8-10am Scope presentations – to be marked	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Friday 24th May: SSE Workshops	Block teaching (9 hr)
Week 02	Sunday 26th May: Nicolas Kordialinis – M&A, Project work	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Monday 27th May: AM- Facilitated project work -Client visit; PM - Project Work	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Tuesday 28th May: AM- Workshop with local facilitator/speaker; PM - Site/cultural visits	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Wednesday 29th May: AM - Site visits/ Happiness museum; PM - Project work/	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Thursday 30th May: Project work	Block teaching (9 hr)
	Friday 31st May: Final Presentations, Unit reflections	Block teaching (9 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Osterwalder, A., and Pigneur, Y. (2010). Business model generation: a handbook for visionaries, game-changers, and challengers. John Wiley and Sons.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. diagnose business challenges in a range of organisational and industry contexts
LO2. apply knowledge and skills from multiple management fields to develop integrated solutions to challenges commonly faced by organisations, including your own
LO3. evaluate a range of models and management tools and apply them to develop innovative and pragmatic responses to business challenges, taking into account ethical and social issues in your response
LO4. deploy a range of communication strategies that demonstrate your ability to persuade and motivate others
LO5. work collaboratively within and across organisational boundaries, while developing and leveraging the diverse skills of the teams you lead or of which you are part.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

Business School Policies

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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EMBA6003: Managing Connected Enterprises

Intensive May, 2024 [Block mode] - Castlereagh St, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect