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What is Problem Based Learning?

Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a unique way of learning

that teaches you how to solve complex problems, by teaching

business skills in a practical way.

Widely used in medical schools in Australia and internationally, the

PBL pedagogy is now being adopted in leading business schools

in Europe. Based on the success of these international programs,

Monash University is the first of the Australian Group of Eight

universities to offer an undergraduate business degree where all

core units are undertaken in PBL mode.

While you will study the same course content as the Bachelor

of Business students at our Caulfield campus, instead of the

traditional lecture/tutorial format, the PBL methodology uses a

small group approach to teaching, focusing on solving business

problems similar to those you will typically encounter in the

workforce.Only available at Monash Universitys Peninsula campus, the

Bachelor of Business PBL program aims to provide you with the

skills needed for leadership and management in the business

world, now and into the future.

PBL is a practical approachto studying business. Youhave a better connectionwith the work that you aredoing. You also have a

greater understanding of theconcepts, because youre

not only learning them, youreapplying them.

2012 Bachelor of BusinessPBL student

AUSTRALIA CHINA INDIA ITALY MALAYSIA SOUTH AFRICA

Problem Based Learning: A new way ofstudying business

Faculty of Business and Economics

Bachelor of Business

To be successful in business you need practical skills and a strongunderstanding of the complexities of the business environment in particular,

how the individual parts of a business work, and how they affect each other

and the overall success of a business. Whether you end up working in a global

organisation with thousands of employees, or a small business with just a few

staff, a broad understanding of business fundamentals and how a business

works will be essential to advance your career.

This is what sets our Bachelor of Business degree apart. As well as developing

technical expertise and practical skills in your area of specialistion, you will also

learn crucial skills such as how to think analytically, how to act decisively, and

how to manage people. Its this mix of practical and analytical business skills

that will give you the confidence and ability to make positive contributions to

your organisation and improve the way your business operates.

The Bachelor of Business is offered at our Caulfield and Peninsula campuses.

At Caulfield, the course is taught using traditional teaching methods, while at

Peninsula, the PBL approach is adopted.


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How does it work?

1. You learn course content by solving real business

problems. The problems that you are given reflect

compelling contemporary issues in your field of study.

2. You work in small groups to analyse, research, and

discuss problems, and develop and defend solutions to

these problems. You learn from each other as well as

from your academic mentors. Sometimes you will leavethe classroom and head into industry and undertake your

learning there.

3. As you engage with these problems you will acquire a

comprehensive knowledge of business discipline areas

as well as strong skills in communication, team work,

analysis, combining theory with practice and, of course,

problem solving.

4. You will have access to a stimulating learning environment

with the educational support necessary to maximise your

learning outcomes. PBL business units have more face-

to-face class time than traditional business units. This

means that you are individually supported by teachingstaff throughout the course of each days learning

activities, and are able to receive feedback to help them

better understand the principles being discussed.

5. Because of your in-depth involvement with your within-

semester assessment tasks, there is less emphasis on

end of semester exams.

We would like our graduates toreally have those skills that enablethem to work well in teams. Ourbusiness is all team orientated.Its identifying a problem that aclient might have and its being

able to work to solve that problem.There are no labels of divisions;there are no labels of topics. Wehave to take a problem and wehave to provide a solution.

Rob Dalton, Partner,Ernst & Young

Benefits of Problem Based Learning

In addition to gaining a degree from a world-class

university, the Bachelor of Business at Peninsula offers you

the opportunity to gain skills that will provide you with a

competitive advantage in the workplace.

Stimulating learning environment

As most of the problems you will address have a real life

basis, you will develop a strong understanding of how

businesses operate, and gain an appreciation of the link

between theory and practice.

InternshipsAs part of your course, you will have the opportunity to

participate in our industry-based learning program. Equivalent

to two units of academic study, this component of the PBL

course provides you with practical experience in the business

world before you leave university.

Employability

Every industry needs people with business skills. Monash

Universitys PBL approach gives you an opportunity to stand

out from the crowd by equipping you with skills that are highly

sought-after by employers. These include:

the ability to apply knowledge from different businessdiscipline areas to solve real-world problems

teamwork and time management

a strong capacity for autonomous research and effective

communication.


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The Bachelor of Business at Peninsula currently offers a

choice of three majors:

Business strategyprovides a firm foundation in business

skills and knowledge synthesis. These abilities are required

by business strategists and decision makers who are

involved in identifying and implementing a companys

values, mission, vision and objectives and provide direction

for the business. The major is composed of units drawn

from the management, marketing, and accountingdiscipline areas.

Marketing and communicationprovides skills in the

interrelated disciplines of marketing and communication,

which play a key role in helping organisations respond to

their customers and other stakeholders.

Sports managementprovides the skills needed to

engage in a range of sport-related businesses and

activities. These include managing sports facilities, events,

teams, and competitions as well as the marketing and

administration of sport.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to specialise in

another area of business at Peninsula campus, or undertakea four-unit minor sequence in tourism. You can also elect to

undertake additional units (or another major) at one of our

other metropolitan campuses. Specialisations undertaken

at another campus will be offered in a traditional lecture/

tutorial mode.

Entry requirements

VCE applicants require Units 3&4 a study score of at

least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a

study score of at least 25 in mathematics (any).

IB applicants require a score of at least 4 in English SL or

3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL,

and a score of at least 4 in mathematics SL, or in furthermathematics SL, or in mathematical studies SL; or a score

of at least 3 in mathematics HL.

SEAS and subject bonuses may apply. Selection is

competitive.

For information on alternative pathways please contact

9904 4314 or [email protected]


Typical ATAR 80-82/IB 30

3 years full time

Course structure (Peninsula)

Six compulsory core business units:

Principles of accounting and finance

Commercial lawMicroeconomicsBusiness statisticsIntroduction to managementMarketing theory and practice

An eight-unit major in:

Business strategyMarketing and communicationSports management

Plus

A further 10 units of elective study. Two units must be electivesfrom within the Faculty of Business and Economics. The remaining

eight* units can be electives from within the Faculty, or across theuniversity. You also have the opportunity to undertake a business

internship or business research project (equivalent to two units). * These eight units can be used to form a second major in another discipline

area.


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Monash University reserves the right to alter information, procedures, fees and

regulations contained in this document. Please check the Monash University website

for updates (www.monash.edu). All information reflects prescriptions, policy and

practice in force at time of publication. Published July 2013.

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