Indigenous Study Tour: Supporting Economic Development
Overview
This unit provides students with access to remote Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley where, under the guidance of a coach, they will work closely with people from these communities to develop a business idea, or existing business, by providing a business plan. This will involve live problem solving and working with the client. It provides students with an opportunity to apply their business knowledge and skills in a culturally appropriate way. Students will also experience Aboriginal culture and learn about the unique issues and challenges that many Aboriginal people face in developing business acumen.
Requisites
03-August-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Clearly articulate complex ideas to a variety of audiences, justifying judgements made using a range of theory and practice that reflect cognisance of the impact of business decisions and key cultural variables
- Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, by regularly reviewing performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning
- Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team
- Critically analyse a complex business situation from a range of perspectives and develop strategies for resolving the situation in light of these issues and challenges faced by Aboriginal people in Australia
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Tour Non-Scheduled Learning | 25.00 | 6 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group | 40 - 60% | 1,3,4 |
| Presentation | Group | 10 - 20% | 1,3,4 |
| Reflective Journal | Individual | 30 - 40% | 2,4 |
Content
- Cultural issues, context and history (including research methods)
- Application of business knowledge to a real-world context that is culturally appropriate
- Responding appropriately to community business ideas
- Team and community dynamics, including tools and approaches to manage them
- Matching of communication needs with stakeholder (client) expectations
- Critical and reflective thinking practices (including research methods)
- Documenting and expressing business recommendations
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.