FIT3103 - Business case development

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit focuses on the broader aspects of business improvement as a whole including the analysis and modelling of the current system, benchmarking to identify improved processes and industry best practice, developing impoved processes, and then presenting a business case including change management, orally and in writing, to obtain approval to change the business processes.

Objectives

At completion of this unit, students will have obtained core knowledge in the area of business processes, analysis and modelling, acquired skills for analysing and solving business problems, i.e. recognize where problems are amenable to solution, which problem solving and decision-making techniques are the most appropriate ones to use for business case development, developed an attitude of exploration engendered by the opportunity to analyse business improvement issues, acquired basic skills in problem solving in a small team environment and public presentation of business cases.

Assessment

Assignments:40%
Exam: 60%

Contact hours

3 x contact hrs/week

Prerequisites

Completion of 24 points at first year

Prohibitions

BUS5600 or BUS3600