Foundations of Business

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 1021
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Course ID
205496
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Bianca Price
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To provide students with an understanding of the business sector in contemporary society and the various functional areas of business, including ownership, management and human resources, decision-making, accounting and finance, operations and productions, marketing, and legal responsibility. Students will explore the opportunities available in business and develop their career skills, professionalism and their business communication skills.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify key characteristics of the business environment.
  • Compare different forms of business enterprises and their scope of operation
  • Explore the basic principles of operational management
  • Explore the basic principles of operational management
  • Identify the skills and qualities of their desired profession and professional life in society.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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