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MMBA8088 – Applied Business Techniques
2020 – MGSM term 3, Special circumstance
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
John Croucher
Angela Chow
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|---|---|
| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
MGSM960 or MMBA8160
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit illustrates quantitative/statistical research tools to perform mathematical programming techniques, forensic document examination, project management and multi-sample testing. These techniques are essential for modern business managers to use scientific methods to solve business/ industry problems. It is a follow-on to MMBA8160 Information and Decision Analysis |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Analyse statistical data using appropriate quantitative methods.
- ULO2: Formulate mathematical models to solve problems that arise in everyday business situations.
- ULO3: Critically analyse business problems and select appropriate tools to obtain the best solution.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final examination | 60% | No | During exam period |
| Individudal Assignment | 40% | No | 31/08/2020 |
Final examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: During exam period
Weighting: 60%
An open book three hour online final examination will be held during the University Examination Period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse statistical data using appropriate quantitative methods.
- Formulate mathematical models to solve problems that arise in everyday business situations.
- Critically analyse business problems and select appropriate tools to obtain the best solution.
Individudal Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Quantitative analysis task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 31/08/2020
Weighting: 40%
In order to understand properly the material covered in the unit, it is necessary for you to practice what you have learned. The individual assignment (and exercises) provides an opportunity for you to gain experience in the techniques and concepts.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse statistical data using appropriate quantitative methods.
- Formulate mathematical models to solve problems that arise in everyday business situations.
- Critically analyse business problems and select appropriate tools to obtain the best solution.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lectures will be delivered online.via zoom. The textbook is as outlined in iLearn and additinal notes and exercises are shown on the iLearn web page for the unit.
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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