MGT501 Business Environment

Context: 

Self-reflection is a way of assessing yourself and the way you work and study. Reflecting helps in  developing your skills further and linking practice with theory. It is about analysing what you do and  why you do it and applying what you have learned in the future. Reflective self-awareness leads to  better leadership skills and performance. More importantly, an enhanced understanding of oneself  also provides a solid basis for empathy and leading others. 

In Assessment 1, Part A, the focus will be on you to reflect on the motivation for undertaking  postgraduate studies and expectations regarding the course and ensuing career path. 

Part B, which is due in module 6, requires you to revisit Part A and do a short video presentation on  your learning experience and thinking, and how they might have evolved during the course of the  subject. 

Instructions:

Assessment 1; Part A is a statement of intent which should document your intentions regarding your  studies at Torrens University and how they might help you develop professionally. 

The purpose of this reflective assessment is to help you become aware of your thinking and how it  can be used in describing, analysing and evaluating learning experiences. 

• How do you define business? 
• Why did you choose this course? 
• What kind of past experience (or interest) do you have in this area? 
• How has your experience (academic, work, etc.) prepared you for this course? 
• How do you ensure the required outcomes of your course are met? 
• What can you do to manage and monitor your studies to a successful conclusion? • As you think about the future, how might you apply your studies in later life? 
• What kind of goals would you like to set for yourself with regards to this course? 

Your Assessment 1; Part A should also include a brief description of your initial understanding of  Business Environment and Economic Principles. 

In writing your reflective statement of intent, you should justify your choice of studies; identify how  your studies relate to your own experiences and how you may apply your knowledge in the future. 

Think carefully about your previous experiences and current expectations. Your statement should be  clear and succinct showing that you have short-term and long-term goals and an understanding of  what you want to do with your degree. 

Please Note: 

Your statement of intent is a reflexive writing piece, to be presented in the first person (I, Me, My,  Mine) and should be written in accordance with the following: 

• You should write in the first person, because this is about YOU, your reflections and your  interpretations. (e.g. “I considered this advice to be…... because it had a big impact on  my……...and it helped me to understand my………...”). 
• Try to be as specific as possible, use brief examples to illustrate your points and select  examples that enable you to demonstrate learning against the attributes in the rubric. • All other principles of academic writing apply, including strict referencing, acknowledgement  of the work of others and avoidance of plagiarism. 

Submission Instructions: 

Submit Assessment 1 Part A: Initial Statement of Intent in the submission link in the main  navigation menu in MGT501 Business Environment by the end of Module 2.2 (week 4). 

Intensive Class: Due By 11:59pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 2 (week 2). 

A rubric will be attached to the assessment. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the  Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

Marking Rubric: 

Your reports will be marked against the rubric, which is shown on the next pages. Please ensure that  your submission addresses all three of the Assessment Attributes in the rubric.