Found 1159 study abroad units
MGB369 Scaling for Future Growth
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit will assist students to engage future planning for their new venture with a specific focus on business planning and design for projected future growth and identifying and overcoming obstacles. Students will develop long term plans with contingencies for their ventures drawing on the resources and information learned throughout the Major. In so doing, students will learn the importance and process of engaging and leveraging the entrepreneurial ecosystem – start-ups, accelerators, mentors, advisors, investors, and collaborators – to ensure a sustainable entrepreneurial venture. Students will accordingly connect with Brisbane's entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the lecture series via guest presentations by members of the ecosystem and site visits.
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.
MGN409 Management Theory and Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In addition to the basic functions of management, the changing nature of managerial work emphasises the importance of facilitating, developing, and integrating the organisation's human, physical, and other resources. This unit examines current approaches to managing and leading, as well as the challenges of managing contemporary organisations in a steadily changing business environment.
MGN410 Employment Relations
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The rationale for this unit stems from the theoretical and practical dimensions of the relationship between employers and employees. The broad focus is on the employment relationship, the organisation of work and relevant management strategies. The unit also analyses the context of labour - management relations, particularly industrial relations institutions and labour markets. The unit will examine legislative, economic, political social and cultural perspectives on work and work organisations. The unit will explore socially responsible approaches in employment relations and the design of work and the inequalities of current structures.
MGN412 Organisational Behaviour: Transforming Self, Others and Organisations
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Formally and informally, people live and work in organisations. Only through an understanding of the relevant individual, group and organisation dynamics will graduates be able to function effectively as leaders and managers. Moreover, when leading through change, it is critical that leaders understand the factors that influence the thoughts, feelings, motivations and actions of themselves and others in the workplace. In this unit students will explore tools necessary to build capabilities to effectively manage change. Students will engage in topics related to understanding self and others, organisational contexts and cultural perspectives, and leading change ethically through disruption. Learning in this unit will assist students in developing self-reflective managerial and leadership competencies needed to optimise individual, group and organisation dynamics, including effectively dealing with competing priorities in organisations.
MGN415 HRM Theory and Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An introductory level unit, this unit will provide you with an understanding of the interplay between organisational effectiveness, long-term sustainability, and the management and organisation of people in the workplace. The unit fosters discipline knowledge, analytical and action orientated competencies and prepares students for advanced study in the field. This unit is the foundation unit in HRM in the MBus (HRM) and related courses. It overviews the profession of HRM and the practice of the HR Professional in the organisation.
MGN428 Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the processes of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, while guiding students along the pathway to discovering their entrepreneurial-selves as they gain hands-on experience with the process. The unit is designed for a broad audience, including managers, human resource managers, business people, professionals in IT, industrial design and engineering graduates, advisors to business start-ups, and those wanting to pursue opportunities for new and existing ventures. In this unit you will develop entrepreneurial thinking and mindset, being able to explore and exploit recognised opportunities. The unit will cover fundamental elements of new venture creation, such as opportunity discovery, feasibility assessment, and social impact through reflective practice.
MGN442 Self Leadership
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- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
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In today's contemporary business environment, professionals need to be empowered to manage their own development and growth. Rather than relying on an organisation or manager to make organisational life meaningful and effective, positive self-leadership training is focused on how an individual can foster change in his or her own personal and work life. Therefore the Self-leadership unit is focused on you and your professional development, and will require you to evaluate and reflect upon your leadership capability, including gathering feedback from others in order to generate an action plan for personal growth and change.
MGN444 Business in Asia
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Business professionals need to be able to operate effectively in different regions of the global economy. The business environments within Asia have significant shared features as a consequence of both past and recent political, economic and social developments but have been experienced differentially. The substantial size and global impact of the Asian economy demands that anyone pursuing a career in business or public policy pertaining to business should develop a thorough understanding of the Asian business environment. This unit exists to inform future business professionals about business environments, how to identify risks and, from a hands-on perspective, learn best practices to address such risks within countries of this region.
MGN447 Managing in a Globalised Economy
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Students entering the program, particularly those entering with a non-business background or non-international business background, need a grounding in how the conduct of business operating in the global economy is distinct from that of domestic business. The additional complexity of international business operations is both one of degree as well as one of context. Business must operate in diverse foreign environments and engage in specialised types of transactions. To succeed in international business requires functional understanding of the threats and opportunities arising from the diversity of markets and the growth of globalisation, the nature and role of business operations in the international value chain and the management and control of international business operations.
MGN448 Negotiating Across Borders
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In the contemporary global business environment, negotiators who understand how culture affects negotiating processes and outcomes have a decided advantage at the bargaining table. The purpose of this unit is to help you understand and apply the theory and processes of negotiation.
MGN530 Managing Talent
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
MXB100 Introductory Calculus and Algebra
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds on high school calculus by exploring derivatives, integrals and differential equations. It also introduces the basic theory of matrices, vectors and complex numbers. The ability to apply these concepts and techniques, and express real-world problems in mathematical language, is essential in quantitative fields such as science, business and technology. This is an introductory unit, which attempts to establish foundational skills that you will extend in subsequent discipline-specific units. This unit is particularly intended for students whose mathematics preparation does not include Queensland Senior Specialist Mathematics, Mathematics C or an equivalent.
MXB101 Probability and Stochastic Modelling 1
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces probability and shows you how to apply its concepts to solve practical problems. The unit will lay the foundations for further studies in statistics, operations research and other areas of mathematics and help you to develop your problem-solving and modelling skills. The topics covered include: basic probability rules, conditional probability and independence, discrete and continuous random variables, bivariate distributions, central limit theorem, and introduction to Markov chains. This unit is appropriate for those requiring an introduction to, or a refresher in, probability. The concepts in this unit will be extended in MXB241.
MXB102 Abstract Mathematical Reasoning
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Mathematics is, at its heart, axiomatic: each new mathematical statement follows logically from previous statements and ultimately derives from the axiomatic foundations. This unit establishes the foundations of abstract mathematical reasoning, introducing the view of mathematics as axiomatic and emphasising the role of proof in mathematics. Fundamental concepts and tools including logic and sets, number systems, sequences and series, limits and continuity are covered. The tools established in this unit will serve as a foundation throughout your mathematics studies.
MXB103 Introductory Computational Mathematics
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Many real world phenomena are modelled by mathematical models whose solutions cannot be found analytically. To solve these problems in practice, it is necessary to develop computational methods, algorithms and computer code. This unit will introduce you to numerical methods for addressing foundational problems in computational mathematics such as solving nonlinear ordinary differential equations, finding roots of nonlinear functions, constructing interpolating polynomials of data sets, computing derivatives and integrals numerically and solving linear systems of equations. This is an introductory unit providing foundational skills in computational methods and their practical implementation using relevant computational software. This unit will be essential throughout the remaining parts of your degree. MXB226 Computational Methods 1 builds on this unit by extending your computational and programming skills to more challenging problems and more sophisticated algorithms.
MXB105 Calculus and Differential Equations
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Calculus and differential equations are used ubiquitously throughout mathematics, statistics and operations research. In this unit, you will build upon the foundations of calculus established in high school or in earlier university mathematics study, to greatly enhance your repertoire of theory and practice in these areas. The application of calculus and differential equations in the description and modelling of real-world problems will also be considered. This unit will extend your problem-solving skills, range of knowledge and use of techniques in differential and integral calculus. These theoretical concepts and their applications will be pursued further in MXB202 Advanced Calculus.
MXB106 Linear Algebra
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is a foundational unit in linear algebra which introduces core algebraic concepts, as well as theoretical and practical tools, that will be of central importance to solving real-world problems in science and engineering by mathematical methods. Linear algebra is fundamental to most branches of mathematics, finding widespread applications in mathematical modelling, statistics, finance, economics, information technology, operations research, and computational mathematics. This unit aims to cultivate a deep understanding of the basic mathematical structures of linear algebra, including vector spaces and linear combinations, matrix transformations, invariant subspaces and eigenvalue problems. These theoretical concepts and their applications will be pursued further in MXB201 Advanced Linear Algebra.
MXB107 Introduction to Statistical Modelling
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Statistical modelling provides methods for analysing data to gain insight into real-world problems. The aim of this unit is to introduce a wide range of fundamental statistical modelling and data analysis techniques, and demonstrate the role they play in drawing inferences in real-world problems. This unit is designed around the exploration of contemporary and important issues through the analysis of real data sets, while simultaneously and necessarily building your statistical modelling expertise. You will learn how to propose research questions, analyse real data sets to attempt to answer these questions, and draw inferences and conclusions based on your findings. The importance of ethical considerations when dealing with real data sets will be emphasised. The R programming language will be introduced, and you will gain experience and build your expertise in using this industry-leading software to conduct statistical analyses.
MXB161 Computational Explorations
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces you to techniques of computation and simulation across a range of application areas in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Computation and simulation are cornerstones of modern practice across STEM; practitioners skilled in these areas can explore behaviours of real-world systems that would be impractical or impossible to undertake using only theoretical or experimental means. In this introductory unit, you will develop your computation and simulation skills through individual and collaborative problem-solving activities. Further exploration is available through the second major or minor in Computational and Simulation Science.
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.
MXB201 Advanced Linear Algebra
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Much of the power of linear algebra stems from its widely-applicable collection of analytical tools for applied problem-solving. This unit builds upon your knowledge of linear algebra to explore more advanced techniques and applications of matrices and vectors. Furthermore, you will learn how much of what is familiar about linear algebra in Euclidean space can be abstracted to develop a more generally applicable theory. Hence you will develop an appreciation for the power and versatility of linear algebra across the mathematical sciences.
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.
MXB202 Advanced Calculus
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Advanced calculus is fundamental to the study of applied mathematics and related quantitative disciplines such as physics, physical chemistry and engineering. This unit introduces you to new skills and methodologies in multivariable and vector calculus that are essential to the study of science, technology and engineering, and it also provides you with the necessary background to go on to more advanced study in applied mathematics, such as partial differential equations and advanced mathematical modelling. This unit builds on your introductory calculus and linear algebra skills developed in MXB105 Calculus and Differential Equations and MXB106 Linear Algebra, and will further develop your ability to decompose complex problems into smaller components, resolve these smaller components and hence solve the original problem.
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.