Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour
Duration
- Approximately 6 weeks (including approximately 2 weeks on tour)
Contact hours
- Pre and post departure seminars and tour
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
50 credit pointsAims and objectives
pre 2020 code INB70005
This unit provides students with an appreciation of the workings of the Asian countries visited and of areas of Australian diplomatic and trade representation within Asia. The aim of the tour is to familiarise students with the actual issues, debates and workings of these organisations and their impact on Australia.
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the key institutions in the Asian Countries
2. Critically analyse the relationship Australia has with the Asian countries. Summarise the issues discussed and debated between and within the Asian countries
3. Critically analyse the major trade issues discussed within the Asia and Australia relationship
4. Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences and function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team
5. Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes
Further Information
To learn more about the Asia Study Tour and how to apply, please visit the Faculty Lead Tours page here
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
There are NO timetabled classes for this unit.
Preparatory seminars and participation in briefings pre-departure. Research, presentations and assessment before, during, and after the tour.
Student workload
For all teaching and learning structures (both face to face and online), students are expected to spend an average of 150 hours per unit in total over the duration of the study period
This includes all:
- Scheduled teaching and learning events and activities (contact hours timetabled in a face-to-face teaching space) and scheduled online learning events (contact hours scheduled in an online teaching space), and
- Non-scheduled learning events and activities (including directed online learning activities, assessments, independent study, student group meetings, and research)
To be successful, students should:
- Read all prescribed materials and/or view videos in preparation for each class
- Attend and engage in all scheduled classes (face to face or online)
- Start assessment tasks well ahead of the due date, and submit assessments promptly
- Read / listen to all feedback carefully, and consider it for future assessment
- Engage with fellow students and teaching staff (don’t hesitate to ask questions)
Assessment
1. Assignment (Group) 5 - 15%
2. Presentation (Individual) 20 - 30%
3. Journal (Individual) 15 - 25%
4. Project (Individual) 40 - 60%
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
- Teamwork skills
- Analysis skills
- Problem solving skills
- Communications skills
- Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Ability to work independently
Content
- Innovation in business practices
- Cross cultural business practices
- Foundations of business in Asia
- Understanding of trade between Australia and Asia
- Understanding of global business practices
Study resources
- Recommended reading.
Recommended reading
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.