International Investment & Economic Development

Unit Code:HBI342N

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	One Semester or Term	36 Hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	HBI110N Foundations of International Business HBI241N Australian Global Business Perspectives	Nil

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Appreciate the impact of globalisation on international trade and capital flows
Understand national, bilateral, regional and multi-lateral trade frameworks as vehicles for International Investment
Apply their knowledge of regulatory and ethical frameworks in international investment decision making
Evaluate the impact of taxation on international investment and finance
Choose between different countries for the location of a business enterprise
Assess the parameters involved in development planning
Address current and future developmental issues in a holistic manner

Lecture (1 hour), Tutorial including case study presentations and workshops (2 hours)

Test (15%), Assignment (25%), Examination (60%)

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:

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)

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