Approximately 2 weeks conducted in June /July each year

3 seminars before departure

Hawthorn, Sarawak

Nil

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

An elective unit of study in the Master of Commerce (International Business) and Graduate Diploma of Commerce (International Business).

Aims & Objectives:

• Be informed and knowledgeable in the area
• Have an appreciation of areas of uncertainty within a body of knowledge
• Display attitudes appropriate to the professional area
• Understand the relationship between theory and practice
• Have the ability to operate locally, nationally and internationally
• Be culturally sensitive and have respect for multiple points of view

Teaching Methods:

Preparatory lectures and satisfactory participation in briefings, research and presentations during the tour.

Assessment:

• Pre-departure research and preparation worth 30%.
• Students will be required to complete an on-tour test worth 20% of the overall assessment
• Students will be required to complete a 5,000 word project on a theme relevant to Asia and the Study Tour. Along with the project these students will be required to make a class environment presentation of their project in PowerPoint format on their return to Australia. The presentation will incorporate a question and answer section. The written project will have a value of 30% while the class presentation will equal 20%. The two together will have a value of 50% of the overall assessment.
  

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• Effective and ethical in work and community situations
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

• Prior to the tour, there are preparatory tutorials providing the opportunity for students to research key areas of interest so they can achieve maximum benefit from the tour program
• Students are required to prepare carefully for the meetings and briefings so they can actively participate in each appointment
• There are briefings from a range of business associations, chambers and major corporations involved in Australian business within the region for students to attend
• There are visits to Austrade and the Australian embassies (or their equivalents) in Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai

Reading Materials:

There are several suitable texts available. A suitable new edition of a text will be chosen and recommended when the unit is about to be delivered.

Recommended Reading:

Students will be advised of appropriate relevant reading when the unit is offered.