European Union - Business Context

Unit Code:HBI561

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	One Teaching Period	36 Hours	Hawthorn	Completion of all Stage 1 units or equivalent	Nil

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Diploma of Commerce (International Business) (Stage 2) or Master of Commerce (International Business) (Stage 3) and the Master of Commerce (International Business) Global Leadership Program

Aims & Objectives:

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:

Provide an overview of the main features of the European Single Market regulatory environment.
Analyse the European Union (EU) in the global trading environment and comparatively as a regional trading entity.
Consider the individual economies of the EU in terms of the European integration process.
Identify opportunities and threats affecting trade between Australia and Europe.
Analyse EU external relations with Asia and, in particular, with Australia.
Be familiar with online international business research in the European markets.
Work effectively in a team environment.

Teaching Methods:

Classes in either weekly or block mode

Assessment:

Group Presentation and Assignment (10%-20%)
Test (10%-20%)
Class Contribution (10%)
Examination (40%-50%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

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 skills
Communication and presentation skills
Evaluation and analytical skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

The unit comprises of a number of modules available online and complemented by lectures.

Topics:

The EU/Global Trading Environment.
EU Regulatory Environment.
European Monetary Union.
Doing Business in the EU.
EU–Asia and EU–Australia Business.

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.