Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
One Teaching Period
36 Hours
Hawthorn
Completion of all Stage 1 units or equivalent
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Master of Commerce (International Business) suite, Master of International Business and Master of Commerce (International Business) Global Leadership Program
At the completion of this unit students should be able to: Identify the main trends of Australian trade and investmentHighlight the place Australia has in the global market placeRecognise the level of Australian globalisation within its trade scenarioWork effectively in a team environment.
Classes in either weekly or block mode
Group Presentation 20-30%Mid semester test 20-30%Class contribution 10%Final Exam 40-50%.
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills: Teamwork skillsEvaluation skillsCommunication and presentation skillsAbility to tackle unfamiliar problemsAbility to work independently
Australian trade policyAustralian export prioritiesAustralian import priorities Australian investment prospectsAustralia’s role in bilateral, regional and multilateral arrangementsAustralia’s place in the financial and monetary marketsAustralian businesses in the global market placeEthical comportment of Australian businesses in the world
Gionea, John 2005, International Trade and Investment: An Asia-Pacific perspective 2e McGraw-Hill.
