BUSN8038 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
BUSN8038 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Accounting & Business Info Systems |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Business |
| Offered in | BUSN8038 will not be offered in 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The purpose of this course is to examine how we make decisions. Since our decisions are intricately tied to our beliefs, the course will also examine how we form beliefs. Particular attention will be paid to why we often hold erroneous and questionable beliefs and make faulty decisions. As a consequence, the course should enhance our critical thinking and decision making skills. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course you should be more aware, and have a better understanding, of factors impacting on decision making processes. You should gain an appreciation of concepts such as:
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| Indicative Assessment |
Critique - 10% Minor assignment - 20% Major assignment 1 - 35% Major assignment 2 - 35% Total - 100% |
| Workload |
3 hours per week plus up to 7 hours of private study time. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Commerce |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8038 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8038
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| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8038 |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management, Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management, Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Marketing, Master of Business Information Systems, and Master of Marketing |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8038 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8038 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
