This course introduces students to the various business environments & models in the era of digital transformation. It further develops skills in formulating strategies that correspond to the current business context. It provides opportunities for students to apply these skills within existing organisations. This course uses an inquiry-based approach to engage students in the process of formulating questions and investigating issues that are relevant to the digital business. The course also has a strong skills-based focus, aimed at enhancing the research and communications skills students need in their future careers as researchers and professionals.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Distinguish between the different concepts and theories of management related to digital business;
- Establish the roles and functions of managers within organisations;
- Recognise the challenges of managing dynamic and complex organisations in a global context;
- Consider how external environments impact on organisations and business models;
- Recognise the social and ethical implications of management decisions in both domestic and international contexts;
- Reflect on the emerging evidence about changing nature of management, institutions, markets, and impact on business models; and
- Generate business models appropriate for technology-enabled organisations.
Other Information
This course is only available to students enrolled in the MDTE - Master of Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship and studying in Zhejiang, China.
For students in other programs, the related course is BUSI7280 - Managing in a Global Context.
Indicative Assessment
- Typical assessments may include, but is not restricted to: in-class exercises, written and oral assignments, quizzes, examinations, group project tasks, oral presentation, and other assessment deemed appropriate to show attainment of the learning outcomes set for the course. Further details will be made available via the Class Summary. (100) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
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Workload
Students taking this course are expected to commit 130 hours to complete the work, which will typically include class attendance, course reading, research, writing and assessment work.
This course is offered in intensive delivery mode as a continuous block over a shorter period of time.
Inherent Requirements
This course has no inherent requirements.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Management to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Information about the prescribed textbook (if any) will be made available via the Class Summary.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5280 | Standard Rate |
| 2025 | $3840 |
Grandfathered Rate*
*continuing students in nominated programs only. See fee website |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $6720 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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