Week 1 Welcome final (1)

The Future Enterprise - BSB105 Overview

• Course Introduction

  • Welcome to QUT!

  • Introduction of UC/Lecturer.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

• QUT acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara peoples as the First Nations owners of the land.

• Recognition of their Elders, customs and the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the QUT community.

Course Agenda

• Welcome back to QUT!

• What is 'BSB105: The Future Enterprise'?

• Unit journey and assessment overview week by week.

• Introduction to real world partners and expectations moving forward.

Instructor Information

• Paula Dootson

  • Qualifications:

    • PhD in Consumer Behaviour

    • BBus (First Class Hons, QUT Medal)

    • BBus in Banking & Finance/PR

  • Areas of Research:

    • Consumer deviance, innovation, services, communication

  • Roles:

    • Associate Professor, School of Management, QUT

    • Researcher with focus on Government, emergency management, and financial services.

Business Core Components

• BSB250 - Business Citizenship

  • Focus on ethical and legal frameworks, responsibilities, and stakeholder complexity.

• BSB399 - Real World Ready Capstone

  • Developing solutions for unpredictable business scenarios.

• BSB105 - The Future Enterprise

  • Focus on digital capabilities, technology transformation, and analytical tools.

Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs)

• AoLs are broad business capabilities developed throughout the course.

• BSB units focus on business capabilities like higher order thinking, professional communication, and teamwork.

Course Overview

• Learning Objectives:

  • Developing a business case for digital transformation aligned to real-world business partners.

  • Understanding the future of work and critical digital capabilities.

  • Evaluating and managing emerging technologies and their impact.

Weekly Breakdown of the Course (Semester 1, 2025)

1. Week 1 - Welcome to the Future Enterprise - Introductory sessions.

2. Week 2 - Business Management 101 - Introduction to assignments.

3. Week 3 - Future of Work: Digital Capabilities.

4. Week 4 - Future of Work: Leaders of Tomorrow.

5. Week 5 - Economy of Algorithms - Impact of algorithms in business.

6. Week 6 - Digital Transformation - Assignment explanations.

7. Week 7 - Business of Technology -Evaluating sources and research.

8. Week 8 - Business of Technology - Group work focus.

9. Week 9 - Building a Business Case - Assignment breakdown.

10. Week 10 - Technology Adoption - Evaluation of recommendations.

11. Week 11 - Client Week - Social and ethical considerations.

12. Week 12 - Business Ethics and Decision Making - Draft feedback.

13. Week 13 - Review and consultation - Final assessments.

Course Assessments

• Assessment 1: Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection.

• Assessment 2: Oral Critique of AI-generated Content.

• Assessment 3: Business Case Report focusing on digital transformation projects.

Digital Capabilities

• Emphasis on skills needed for participation in the future workforce.

• Definition from JISC: Digital capabilities equip someone to live, learn, and work in a digital society.

Business of Technology

• Focus on innovative technologies and their applications within businesses.

• Important considerations include information security and privacy challenges.

MAIC Overview

• Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC)

  • Regulates CTP insurance in Queensland, ensuring safe and fair practices.

  • Engages in promoting safe driving and aiding individuals affected by accidents.

  • Strategy to improve stakeholder outcomes by leveraging technology and research.

Conclusion

• The course prepares students for practical applications of business knowledge in unpredictable environments, focusing on collaboration with real-world clients and integrating innovative technologies.