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
50 credit points
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.