BUSA30000 Business Judgement
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- 55% group work
Is BUSA30000 hard?
BUSA30000: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A capstone where teams use management and marketing know-how to make and defend business calls in simulations and cases.
After it you can
- Prioritise and justify business judgements
- Use data to back up a recommendation
- Weigh ethical and sustainability factors
What you need first
(MGMT20001 or MKTG20001) and 200 points
Careers
Helps toward: Business analyst, Business process designer, Change management specialist, Construction manager, Logistics/project manager, Management consultant, Manager of business process improvement, Project manager, Human resources manager
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Reports and essays 25%, Presentations 5%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2020)
- All three reviewers were critical: they found the subject loosely structured and said it taught little beyond earlier marketing and management subjects.
- The assessments drew the most complaints, including the business simulation task; reviewers felt the classes did little to prepare them for the assignments.
- Tutorials reward joining the discussion; one reviewer said the set readings were never discussed in class, which was demotivating.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is BUSA30000 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BUSA30000?
- Needs (MGMT20001 or MKTG20001) and 200 points.
- Does BUSA30000 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Reports and essays 25%, Presentations 5%, Final exam 30%.
- Is BUSA30000 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All three reviewers were critical: they found the subject loosely structured and said it taught little beyond earlier marketing and management subjects.
- What do students say about BUSA30000?
- All three reviewers were critical: they found the subject loosely structured and said it taught little beyond earlier marketing and management subjects. The assessments drew the most complaints, including the business simulation task; reviewers felt the classes did little to prepare them for the assignments. Tutorials reward joining the discussion; one reviewer said the set readings were never discussed in class, which was demotivating.
- Can I take BUSA30000 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate BUSA30000?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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