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COMM1110: Evidence-based Problem Solving (Ethical thinking)

Undergraduate program

Project description

?Effective problem solving is a core capability of a successful business professional, and UNSW Commerce students need to demonstrate problem-solving confidence and capacity in their studies and professional careers. Evidence-based Problem Solving introduces you to the fundamentals of a deliberate and structured approach to problem solving, balancing analysis and judgment, to avoid the common pitfalls of problem solving in organisations. The importance and power of evidence, and familiarity with the different sources of evidence, are critical for identifying, solving, and communicating a problem. Starting from business problems that organisations are confronted with, you will develop analytical and statistical skills as well as ethical judgement to work with different types of data and different sources of evidence to identify, solve and communicate business problems. In addition to developing an analytical mindset and new ways of working with data, you will also learn basic statistical approaches, tools, and processes to develop statistical skills required for working with data sets. You will have the opportunity to develop Excel skills for basic data analysis, interpretation, and presentation. This prepares you for working with large data sets and mastering common analytics tools in COMM1190 Data, Insights, and Decisions. This course is designed based on a problem-based learning model, in which you are presented with a problem or a problem set throughout your learning process.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization UNSW

Project aims

COMM1110 Evidence-based Problem Solving is one of the compulsory Integrated First Year (IFY) courses of the BCom. It is a prerequisite for COMM1190 Data, Insights and Decisions. It is recommended to be taken early in your first year, as structured problem-solving skills and the foundations of ethical judgement are universally useful. Students might also find it helpful to access the Career Accelerator�s Case Coach online tool to complement their learning.

Project outcome

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are what you should be able to demonstrate by the end of this course, if you participate fully in learning activities and successfully complete the assessment items. CLOs also contribute to your achievement of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), which are developed across the duration of a program for all students. More information on coursework PLOs is available under Policies and Support. PLOs are, in turn, directly linked to UNSW graduate capabilities and the aspiration to develop �globally focussed graduates who are rigorous scholars, capable of leadership and professional practice in an international community�.