Introduction
This unit aims to develop students’ understanding of how to identify, communicate, and build their skills to meet market needs and design flexible and sustainable career pathways and small business opportunities. The unit explores freelancing and small business sectors, including small business management theories, concepts, technologies, and strategies. Students will develop a personal work/life career plan for future (self)employment to enhance their success in the new world of work. Students will also learn to design business models and develop strategies for enhancing business efficacy in real-world small business contexts. This unit is designed as a highly interactive and applied learning experience with innovative modes of delivery.
Summary
| Unit name | Freelancing and Small Business |
| Unit code | BMS357 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Roshni Narendran |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute |
| Level | Advanced |
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and apply small business management theories and concepts to promote sustainable business practices.
- Critically evaluate contemporary small business management challenges and opportunities using theory and research.
- Communicate small business strategies and practices.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BMA227, BMA357Teaching
| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Design Your Work Life Project (50%)|Assessment Task 2: Small Business Project (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Burnett, B., & Evans, D. (2021). Designing your new work life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness--and a New Freedom--at Work. Vintage.
Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. |
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