Found 229 study abroad units
MGN530 Managing Talent
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Changes in our demographic and social circumstances, technological shifts and economic globalisation are radically reshaping the business landscape. These pressures have made attracting, retaining, and engaging talented employees a strategic priority for many organisations. These shifts have, however, outstripped the adaptive capacity of traditional workforce planning methods and led to an increased use of technology to attract key talent. Talent management provides an alternative by focusing on configuring and tailoring HR systems for specific talent pools. It involves the systematic identification of talent which differentially contribute to the organisation's sustainable competitive advantage, and then developing and implementing talent differentiation plans. Crucial components of these differentiated talent plans are effective, valid, evidence-based, equitable, and tailored recruitment and selection, and performance and reward strategies.
MGN532 Investigating Real-World Business Issues
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The unit focuses on developing the skills necessary to define and design a proposal to address a real-world business issue. Adopting a systematic approach to defining and designing a business project, the unit offers students the opportunity to develop the research in practice skills necessary to address a real-world business issue. Students will learn how to convert business issues into an actionable project proposal and develop and apply research informed skills to communicate actionable socially responsible solutions.
MGN533 Strategic Business Intelligence for Managers
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The digital revolution has changed business practices and enabled access to a range of data, which can support business decisions, help businesses better understand their customers and improve performance. The value of data can only be realised when it is translated into meaningful information, which provides a basis for informed decision-making. In this unit you will extend your foundational understanding of business intelligence to learn how to extract value from complex datasets. Through exposure to theoretical frameworks and real world application, you will gain skills to address contemporary issues facing organisations as they leverage data for decision-making, evaluate ethical considerations, explore artificial intelligence (Al) possibilities, and craft data-driven business strategies based on industry accepted data analytic processes. You will learn how to incorporate evidence-driven decision-making at all levels of the organisation.
MGN535 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is designed to familiarise students with significant current and future issues affecting the management of human resources in organisations. The focus on contemporary trends and issues impacting and influencing Human Resource Management (HRM) are relevant to not only human resource (HR) managers but also to other managers to understand how work should be best managed in the future. This unit teaches students how to use multisource data in an HR context to inform decision making and intervention design around contemporary issues. Connecting theory with practice, the unit begins with an overview of current issues impacting on HRM which students then research. Consequently, the unit content may vary each semester according to which issues are identified as significant at the time.
MGN537 Organising and Leading Projects
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides you with opportunities to build individual and team based knowledge in project management, and practice your skills in a group acting as consultants designing a program of change to meet stakeholder requirements and offering appropriate recommendations to your client to achieve performance improvement through the management of change. The unit prepares you for developing your own projects of work and for undertaking the capstone unit.
MGN540 Coaching for Leadership Development
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This is a developmental level unit which supports students to understand how coaching can contribute to leadership development and begin to develop coaching skills. Coaching has emerged as a popular and powerful intervention for improving organisational performance and satisfaction of individual leaders. Recently, its use has expanded into a number of related organisational interventions and human resource professionals are often responsible for making decisions about the way in which coaching is used in organisations, particularly in relation to leadership development. Leaders within organisations are also increasingly involved in coaching staff. This unit will equip you with an understanding of the relationships between coaching, leadership development and an organisational coaching culture and begin to develop your skills as a coach. This will require you to participate in both coaching and being coached by other students in class and between classes via coaching circles.
MGN560 Strategic HRM
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is aimed at building on your understanding of HR strategies and practices gained in other postgraduate HRM Units, therefore it is expected you undertake this in your final year. The unit bridges the gap between HRM research and practice by requiring you to apply scholarly research and theory to case studies based on real world workforce issues. In this unit you will be required to use relevant technologies, analyse HR data and use previously acquired knowledge of HR theory and practice to address a series of strategic HRM issues and provide practical advice for business leaders. Finally, the unit focusses on you as an HR professional and the role you play in providing ethical HR leadership to support decent work within organisations.
MGN565 Consulting and Change Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Technological shifts, social change, uncertain economic conditions, and the emergence of new business models have created a highly competitive and dynamic business environment. In this new era, the effective management of change has become essential for sustained organisational success and has become an essential competency for management professionals. In this unit you will explore the complexities of change management, develop practical competencies in planning organisational change and the use of change management technologies. Upon completion of this unit, you will be equipped with practical tools and road maps for managing organisational change.
MGN585 Entrepreneurial Leadership
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Entrepreneurial leadership has become a standard skill of successful managers. Entrepreneurship is the identification and evaluation of new opportunities, which lead to the creation of new ventures as well as the growth of existing businesses. This unit is designed to equip students with state-of-the-art techniques developed by leading universities, innovators, and entrepreneurs. This allows them to pursue high-impact entrepreneurship focusing on social value and sustainable development.
MGN599 Innovation in Practice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Fostering an innovation culture and developing innovation capabilities, including human centered design, are fast becoming strategic imperatives for many organisations in order to keep up with the pace of change. Whether adopting a first-to-market or fast follower approach, organisations are recognising the importance of increasing maturity levels in capability to respond to market changes and disruption to their existing business. In this capstone unit you will use human centered design to work through a real world business problem to identify and develop disruptive ideas, but to also facilitate the process of research informed innovation. Participating in real-world practices, you will gain skills and expertise that you can apply to a wide range of business opportunities and challenges, in roles which are internal or external to the business.
QUT006 QUT You: The Art of Pitching
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Whether we are presenting a creative, experimental project, a scientific discovery, or business opportunity, pitching is a valuable, life-long skill that we typically learn through trial and error. Brilliant ideas don’t sell themselves. To survive and thrive in this globalised and competitive market, it’s vital to be able to communicate our ideas concisely, creatively, and persuasively to diverse audiences and gain their support. In this unit you will learn how to develop and deliver a pitch that inspires diverse audiences and leaves a lasting positive impression. Researching topics that have personal and real-world significance, you will be guided by the teaching team and learn how to concisely and confidently communicate your ideas in innovative and compelling ways. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit have application across academic and professional contexts.
USB141 Building Construction
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Building Construction develops the construction concepts and applies them to the industrial property, retail centres, commercial and residential property. The unit provides the construction and design background that defines good quality building materials, design, layout and construction. These concepts will provide the basis for the understanding of how construction type and quality are reflected in the market demand and value of these property types from a development, valuation and investment perspective.
USB142 Residential Valuation
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Residential Valuation is an introductory unit in the Property Economics degree and provides the foundation skills and knowledge that will be the basis for the study of future units in property areas such as valuation, property development and property market analysis.
USB143 Money and Wealth
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Money and Wealth provides the foundation academic skills and knowledge to understand how accounting and investment interacts with the day to day valuation and property professions and how these principles of accounting can assist in the analysis and interpretation of the financial aspects of going concern valuations and property ownership and management.
USB145 Property Transactions
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Property Transactions provides the foundation knowledge to understand the fundamentals of property rights and the legal rights and responsibilities for a property professional participating in property transactions. You will develop an understanding of contracts associated with buying, selling and leasing property and how to maintain best practice to avoid exposure to legal liability. In addition you will be introduced to legal structures for the delivery of property development and investment projects.
USB240 Market Analysis
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Market Analysis builds on the knowledge and technical skills developed in the foundation property and valuation units (USB142 and USB144). You will apply demographic, economic and key urban economic theories and policies in the property market environment. Understanding property markets will assist in the creation of marketing and investment strategies to meet targeted consumer supply and demand. You will give consideration to Indigenous perspectives, other diverse perspectives and inclusivity in site and market analyses. You will gain knowledge and skills on how to conduct property market research, collect and analyse property data to support creative solutions and interpret the findings from a range of research publications. The knowledge of this unit will be further developed in USB245 Property Investment Analysis, USB300 Development Process and USB344 Property Project.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
USB244 Asset Performance
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Asset performance provides a good grounding in property and asset management, as it applies to the diverse real estate property sectors and to demonstrate how property asset performance can be maximised, measured and benchmarked. Efficient asset management can result in significant cost benefits to both the owner and the occupier of the property. There has been a growing property industry awareness of the need to develop reliable, accurate and professional property management systems and analysis tools to ensure that property occupation costs are minimised, and space allocations are maximised in accordance with the short, medium and long term business goals of the organisation or company. Engagement with industry and real world data sets provides opportunities to gain first hand experience in property and asset management.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
USB245 Property Investment Analysis
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the investment markets and the role of property as an investment asset class. The unit further develops the skills and techniques required for the analysis of property investment objectives, strategies, and performance. The students will explore the concepts of return and risk, the discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, the basics of investment decision (NPV, IRR, Financial ratios), measurement of property investment performance, the impact of financing and taxation on investment returns, portfolio theory and the role of real estate in mixed asset portfolios. This unit will help students develop the understanding and financial modelling skills necessary to become successful property investment analysts and/or investors.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
USB300 Property Development
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Property Development provides understanding of property development, which is fundamental to the practice of property professionals. This unit brings together concepts gained on strategic evaluation, risk, organisational structure, planning, construction and development feasibility analysis, with particular emphasis on sustainable development. This unit provides an in depth look at the multi-disciplined, multi-faceted process involved in property development from site selection through to disposal of completed projects.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.