Course Title: Analyse and present research information

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4126

Course Title: Analyse and present research information

Portfolio: BUS

Nominal Hours: 40.0

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM7721C

City Campus

TAFE

650T TAFE Business

Face-to-Face

Term1 2008

Course Contact: Clem Simonetto

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5426

Course Contact Email: clem.simonetto@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental statistical concepts that managers commonly use when preparing business reports. The purpose of this course is to develop statistical thinking that focus on ways to understand and manage available data and reduce variation of available data. This course will also provide students with the skills and knowledge in the application of statistical analyses and processing of business data.

The knowledge capabilities listed above are embedded within the learning process of this course, which aims for students to develop an understanding of the role and application of statistics in business decision making.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

BSBCMN405A Analyse and Present Research Information

Elements:

BSBCMN405A/01 1. Gather and Organise Information<o:p></o:p>

BSBCMN405A/02 Research and Analyse Information

BSBCMN405A/03 Present Information


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include tests and an assignment.
Test will be closed book tests consisting of multiple choice questions, problem solving exercises and applied exercises. A Formula Sheet will be provided and only non-programmable calculators are allowed.

The Group Assignment will require students to undertake basic research on a marketing/advertising theme. It will also include source information from specified web sites.

You will receive ongoing feedback on your progress in the course. Feedback on assessment will be given in a timely manner. You will be informed about how to improve your performance in the competency/course and what you need to do to be deemed competent or to gain a pass in the assessment.