Found 183 study abroad units
MGB264 Entrepreneurial Incubator 2
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This capstone unit is the second of two incubator units that will further develop students' entrepreneurial (venture focus) or intrapreneurial (innovation focus) ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. The incubator units will enable students to further build on the ideas developed in MGB162 Ideate and Create and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, students may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea. In this unit you progress your Lean Startup Canvas for your venture covering off topics including refinement of key activities relative to your value proposition; identification of key resources; identification of key partners; funding and revenue options; and consideration of cost structures. You will get the opportunity to pitch to your new venture for feedback from different stakeholders in the ecosystem.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYB150 Financial Management and Reporting
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will develop fundamental skills in financial management and financial reporting. This includes gaining practical familiarity with the double-entry accounting system, as well as being able to record and report on various aspects of a business. Having gained a sound understanding of the accounting and reporting processes, you will develop knowledge and skills around how to evaluate an organisation's financial structure and manage its financial future.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB225 Intercultural Communication and Negotiation Skills
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Understanding and managing the ways culture impacts communication within a culturally diverse workforce and negotiation in a multi-cultural environment is essential for business professionals operating in national and international contexts. By understanding cultural influences, managers can then modify their communication style to communicate and negotiate effectively with culturally diverse colleagues, competitors and clients. The aim of this unit is to provide students with key knowledge and a range of practical skills in interpersonal and corporate communication and negotiation across various business contexts with particular emphasis on the influence of culture on communication and negotiation. This unit is fundamental to management and builds on prior core learning in management, people and organisations to provide conceptual frameworks and interpersonal skills to enhance organisational and management capabilities at local, national and international business levels.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH479 Research Thesis Extension
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit will develop students' independent research and writing skills. It is for students considering a future career conducting research and managing research projects in public, community and private enterprises. The unit culminates with the production of a 10 000 word thesis. Completion of the thesis (and award of a 1 or 2A Honours) will be a strong basis for a competitive entry and scholarship application into Australian and overseas PhD programs. This unit builds upon the research and writing skills and experiences in the earlier honours courses, by applying the knowledge and experience to a supervised research project. Research topics will be nominated by supervisors. You will need to enrol in this unit in order to apply for a research project. However, your enrolment does not guarantee that you will be allocated to a research project and will be able to undertake this unit. Projects will be allocated by the end of week 1.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH478 Advanced Criminal Law - Principles and Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
A knowledge of criminal law and procedure is a requirement for admission to legal practice. Advanced knowledge of criminal law requires an understanding of the rapidly evolving, theoretical and applied contexts for those seeking to work within the criminal justice system. This advanced elective unit examines the changing role of the lawyer, judge and other justice professionals within the specialist criminal courts, lists and jurisdictions through the critical lens of therapeutic jurisprudence – in light of such developments as: problem solving and treatment courts, neurolaw, diversion programs, predictive algorithms and risk management tools.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH477 Innovation and Intellectual Property Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides a rich understanding of the most pressing challenges in IP and innovation law right now, and offers opportunities for you to select and deeply explore the legal issues that most align with your interests. You will gain new understandings of the role of IP law in the knowledge economy and in areas as diverse as technology, culture, education, health and business. You will cultivate critical evaluation and decision-making skills that will inform your professional practice as you respond to complex legal problems regarding innovation and empower you to imagine and realise change in the application and operation of IP law.This unit is offered as an advanced elective in the Law (Honours) degree as part of the Law, Technology and Innovation minor. It builds on the formative knowledge provided in the electives LLB344 Intellectual Property Law.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB230 Recruiting and Selecting People
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In a competitive business environment, recruiting and selecting high-quality employees is the key to organisational success. Therefore, as a HR manager, you are required to have competencies in designing strategic and evidence-based recruitment and selection processes. This unit equips you with the skills to develop and evaluate a fit for purpose recruitment and selection package.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH475 Theories of Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit advances your understanding and appreciation of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of the law. These notions guide the development of the policies underlying law, and inform changes to law through legislative and judicial action. This advanced elective is placed in the final year of the course as it builds on your existing attributes, skills and substantive knowledge, and develops these to a higher level.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH474 Insolvency Law
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An understanding of the principles of insolvency and restructuring law will assist you to gain a more complete grasp of the legal system, particularly in a commercial context. Knowledge of the law as it applies to both personal and corporate insolvency provides opportunity to develop your skills in a range of legal areas as well as providing a base for those interested in working in this specialised field.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH473 Independent Research Project
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides you with the advanced research and writing skills needed for enrolment in higher degree research programs and for the legal profession. As an advanced Honours elective, this unit builds upon the research and higher order thinking skills developed in other Honours units, including LLH201 Legal Research.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH472 Public International Law
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As Australian legal practitioners can increasingly expect to work within a global context, an understanding of this area of law is important for all practitioners. A good understanding of public international law is also essential for anyone wishing to work with an international organisation. As an advanced law elective, Public International Law will develop advanced knowledge of how international law is created and develops, and how it is applied by governments, legislatures, courts and international agencies.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH471 Health Law and Practice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this honours elective unit, you will apply the skills of communication, legal reasoning, critical and creative thinking, and research project management developed throughout the degree and consolidated in LLH401 Legal Research Capstone. You will also develop advanced knowledge in relation to health care law, building on the knowledge from LLB102 Torts. The relationship between the provider of health services and the patient has, in recent times, become more complex and there is consequently a significantly growing field of related legal scholarship and litigation.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EFB130 Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Behaviour Change
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this introductory behavioural economics unit, you will gain a core understanding of human behaviour and decision-making by exploring a comprehensive range of foundational theories from economics, psychology, and neuroscience. You will also learn about approaches to designing behaviour change solutions that rely on behavioural uptake. This unit involves a real-world client and asks students to apply behavioural theories and design a basic behaviour change program. This unit is relevant to students of business, law, psychology and health as an elective and as a core unit for the Behavioural Economics major.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AMB211 Branding for the Real World
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Advertising, Marketing And Public Relations
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The study and understanding of fundamental brand management concepts is relevant to students pursuing a variety of career outcomes (marketing, advertising, public relations, consulting, entrepreneurship, etc.) because brands are some of a firm's most valuable assets. Brands are an investment and an asset and help firms attract and, more importantly, keep customers.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AMB205 Retail Planning and Sales Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Advertising, Marketing And Public Relations
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The Australian retail sector is worth more than $400bn annually, employing 1.3 million people, across 140,000 physical and online stores. In recent years, shifts in customer behaviour, the growth of new retail format, the emergence of eCommerce and the entry of online marketplaces, have resulted in structural challenges. To operate a retail business successfully and profitably in today's competitive marketplace, managers need to understand the challenging and changing retail landscape. Retail Planning and Sales Management explores the history and evolution of retail. Students will learn basic decision-making frameworks to assist in planning, general retailing principles, strategies and tactics, enabling them to operate a retail business in continuously shifting marketplace. The unit also introduces students to the related disciplines of customer journey mapping, customer behaviour, selling and sales management, and market share growth strategies.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB440 Environmental Law
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
As Australian legal practitioners can increasingly expect to work on issues addressing climate change and environmental degradation, an understanding of this area of law is important for all practitioners. The aim of this unit is to enable you to understand the principles and mechanisms of environmental law, how they apply to contemporary environmental issues and where the law needs reform. This unit will be beneficial if you are intending to practice in environmental, planning, property or construction law, or if you intend to work in the public sector in relation to the implementation of international environmental obligations, conservation and protection of biodiversity and management of pollution of air, water and land. This unit will develop your critical thinking skills, provide you with experience in drafting submissions and will involve assessment tasks framed on current environmental legal issues.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AMB292 Stakeholder Data and Insights
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Advertising, Marketing And Public Relations
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The purpose of this unit is to explore how research and data can be used to understand stakeholders and audiences, allowing you to make strategic business decisions. This unit will examine how different modes of research, data and analytics can inform multiple levels of strategy, from campaign to organisational. By integrating data-driven approaches, you will develop skills in the strategic use of data to create meaningful connections with audiences.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AMB294 Stakeholder Engagement
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Advertising, Marketing And Public Relations
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Stakeholder Engagement provides you with a comprehensive and communication-driven understanding of stakeholder engagement as a critical function in strategic business communication settings. Grounded in stakeholder theory and strategic communication, the course explores the frameworks and tools used to identify, map, and analyse stakeholders based on their influence, interests, and alignment with organisational objectives. AMB294 develops your ability to help organisations understand and anticipate stakeholder expectations, navigate complex stakeholder environments and diverse stakeholder perspectives, and build trust-based relationships through effective, ethical, and inclusive communication.You will gain practical skills in designing and implementing stakeholder engagement programs that support corporate strategy, enhance reputation, and create long-term value.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AMB293 Integrated Channel Strategy
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Advertising, Marketing And Public Relations
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit prepares you to navigate the complexities of cross-channel communication and to develop cohesive, multi-platform strategy that drive organisational outcomes in a rapidly evolving media environment. This unit focuses on how to design and implement integrated channel strategy across a dynamic media landscape. It focuses on selecting and evaluating the most effective mix of paid, earned, shared, and owned media channels to deliver targeted messages that align with organisational goals and stakeholder needs.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB461 Competition Moots B
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Mooting is a fundamental element of legal education. As a student mooter at QUT, you have the opportunity, because of the number of national and international competitions that the QUT Law School is invited to participate in, to take your skills to the national and international arena and experience mooting at the highest level. Each international and national moot that you participate in requires significant preparation and attention to detail. This unit is one of a number of work integrated learning units designed to provide you with the experience of using and developing your legal knowledge and skills. Mooting will provide you with an authentic learning experience with direct application in real world legal environments. Through this experience you should be better placed for a smooth transition to the workplace. In order to enrol in this unit, you must have been selected to represent QUT in a moot competition which attracts academic credit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB460 Competition Moots A
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Mooting is a fundamental element of legal education. As a student mooter at QUT, you have the opportunity, because of the number of national and international competitions that the QUT Law School is invited to participate in, to take your skills to the national and international arena and experience mooting at the highest level. Each international and national moot that you participate in requires significant preparation and attention to detail. This unit is one of a number of work integrated learning units designed to provide you with the experience of using and developing your legal knowledge and skills. Mooting will provide you with an authentic learning experience with direct application in real world legal environments. Through this experience you should be better placed for a smooth transition to the workplace. In order to enrol in this unit, you must have been selected to represent QUT in a moot competition which attracts academic credit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB340 International Business in the Asia-Pacific
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Australia is situated in the fastest growing region in the world - the Asia-Pacific rim. Furthermore, Australia already works closely with many of the economies in the region and thus managers need to be fully prepared to manage in cultural different environments. This unit exists to inform future business professionals about business environments, how to identify risks and, from a hands-on perspective, learn best practices to address such risks within countries of this region.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
USB300 Property Development
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Property Development provides understanding of property development, which is fundamental to the practice of property professionals. This unit brings together concepts gained on strategic evaluation, risk, organisational structure, planning, construction and development feasibility analysis, with particular emphasis on sustainable development. This unit provides an in depth look at the multi-disciplined, multi-faceted process involved in property development from site selection through to disposal of completed projects.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB367 Leading Early Stage Ventures
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A critical part of successful ventures is people - how you build and cultivate relationships with your co-founders, collaborators and partners, your mentors, investors, your customers and importantly, your team. This unit will help you develop essential leadership skills that will allow you and the people around you achieve their full potential. You will develop awareness of issues related to managing relationships with co-founders, practice essential coaching skills to facilitate team leadership, explore and learn approaches related to resilience, tolerance for ambiguity, and leading complex and uncertain entrepreneurial contexts. You will apply a set of practical tools, based on research and field-testing to help you as an entrepreneurial leader achieve the strategic priorities of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ventures.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH206 Administrative Law
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit examines the manner in which the executive branch of government is legally accountable, particularly in its dealings with individuals. The unit builds on key principles studied in LLB203 Constitutional Law concerning the structure and operation of our federal system of government, in order to focus on judicial and extra-judicial means of reviewing administrative action. An understanding of administrative law is required for admission into legal practice in Australia.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH201 Legal Research
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will develop problem-solving and research skills and apply them to ill-defined problems. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on your career goals and strategically build your skills to enhance your employability. You will then have the opportunity to reflect on and expand your research skills in LLH402 Legal Research Project and your career goals in LLH403 Legal Industry Capstone Project.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB106 Criminal Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This core unit introduces you to the criminal law of Queensland. Knowledge of criminal law offences and defences/excuses is essential for understanding the type of behaviour that is prohibited by the state. Criminal law content knowledge is required for your admission to legal practice and this unit satisfies the Priestly requirements for criminal law.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB107 Statutory Interpretation
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the foundational concepts of public law, the institutions of government and the rules and principles of statutory interpretation in Australia. Knowledge and skills relating to statutory interpretation are essential in legal practice. This unit provides a foundation for the development of your skills in statutory interpretation that will be honed further in more advanced units. This unit also develops your skills in legal research, written communication and problem solving that were introduced to you in LLB101 Introduction to Law.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYB308 Accounting Analytics and Systems
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Information systems play a critical role within organisations as they provide a foundation for efficient data management, automation, and reporting. Analytical techniques also rely on information systems to derive insights for informed decision-making. This unit develops your knowledge and skills related to the concepts of information systems and analytics. For students studying accounting, a solid understanding of these concepts is essential to grasp how information systems and analytics support decision-making in businesses.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYB301 Audit and Assurance
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Audit and Assurance is an advanced unit which is included in the study area to enable you to comprehend the key concepts of auditing as a discipline, to demonstrate the relationship between auditing and the systems of accountability and to demonstrate the differences between manual and computerised information systems (CIS) audit processes. The unit builds on the knowledge of accounting and accounting standards acquired in prior units by enabling you to understand in detail the audit process (including professional auditing standards and techniques and ethical requirements) which leads to the auditor providing an opinion on the truth and fairness of financial reports of various types of entities.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.