UO Career Development in Business

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 1030
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Course ID
205504
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Lydia Richards
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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

This course will assist students in enhancing their employability through investigating career options and pathways, and exploring the impact of the labour market and an individual's values, interests and other competencies on career satisfaction. Introduction to the concepts of employability and career planning/management, knowledge and tools to enhance career decision-making through exploration of self, the world of work and career-focused opportunities, and development of career self-marketing skills and techniques.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the career development process in enhancing employability aligned with career values.
  • Self assess key skills, motivations and values to guide protean career development.
  • Clarify career objectives and occupational opportunities.
  • Develop clear goals and undertake and evaluate actions to enhance career outcomes.
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills: i) Self-Management (intermediate level); ii) Written Communication (foundation level); and iii) Oral Communication (foundation level).

Availability

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Census date
Fri 30/01/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 23/01/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 13/02/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 27/02/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 1136
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 463
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

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Census date
Fri 17/07/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 10/07/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 31/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 14/08/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 3133
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 488
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUSS1066 UO Career Development in Business at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BUSS1060 Career Development in Business at the University of South Australia

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