Business Lifecycles

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
BUSI 2007
Course ID icon
Course ID
200210
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course level icon
Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
120 hours
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course uses a lifecycle perspective of the firm to develop students' understanding of the interrelated nature of the different business disciplines required to start-up and grow a business successfully. Using an online business simulation game, student groups compete with each other in growing a business in a virtual world while learning about the role of entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, finance, business structures, management, accounting, taxation, and exit and succession planning. The course will appeal to those who are interested in starting up and/or owning a business managing a business, as well as those intending to become business advisors, leaders or policymakers.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to analyse business data and market trends within the simulated environment, enabling the making of informed decisions and recommendations
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop strategic plans, anticipating market dynamics, understanding competition, and assessing long-term business performance
  • Demonstrate the ability to solve problem and find creative solution in response to changing market conditions and competition
  • Demonstrate effectiveness in working collaboratively within a team environment, improving communication skills, and articulating strategies effectively

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Fee calculator

To display course fees, please select your status and program below:

We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.

Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.

Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.

The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.

Degree list
The following degrees include this course