BCOM 102
Introducing Essential Tools for Study and Work in Business and Government
A focus on developing tools for success, including: working effectively individually and in teams, understanding tikanga, workplace te reo, how to present yourself in a professional way, self-management, note-taking, information seeking and appraisal; communicating in different forms and cultural contexts; developing your ability with analytical tools: data literacy and technological agility (for example, spreadsheet skills, algorithms, and Al); appreciating the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for business and government; and understanding expectations and standards, and the role of ethical practice in study and work.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
1. Demonstrate how to use key tools that are relevant to government and business in addressing grand challenges.
2. Appreciate the role of te ao Mäori and observe tikanga in a professional context.
3. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms for academic, business and government contexts.
4. Self-manage and work effectively with others.
5. Demonstrate effective and ethical sourcing and use of information.
6. Show university-level critical thinking, literacy and numeracy skills.
7. Reflect on the skills and capabilities needed to succeed academically and in work.
How this course is taught
The teaching and learning activities will be structured in modules with a mix of online and face-to-face interactions to suit the diverse range of tools and knowledge in the course. Classes will include:
traditional lecture material, with small group activities, and independent learning
inviting guest speakers to demonstrate how key tools are relevant to professional practice.
using technology to start gaining experience-based and work-oriented education in order to link your knowledge to the tools you need to succeed.
Classes will build community, support students to study, and to get experience in trying and refining your skills and abilities with tools.
Assessment
Short biography (due week 3)
Type: Individual Mark: 10%
Using GenAl to summarise a journal article (due week 5)
Type: Individual Mark: 25%
Test (50 minutes online, during week 9)
Type: Individual Mark: 30%
Skeleton Report (due week 11)
Type: Individual Mark: 10%
Personal Career Development report (due in the final assessment period)
Type: Individual Mark: 25%