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International Investment and Economic Development

Unit Code: HBI566

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

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 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
Work effectively in a team environment

Teaching Methods:

Classes in either weekly or block mode

Assessment:

Test 10-20%
Group presentation 20-30%
Examination 50-60%

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
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Holistic thinking skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

Economic development, Economic Growth and Globalisation
International trade and economic development
International investment as a factor of economic development
Trends in international taxation
Development planning; Country case studies
Micro-finance and economic development
International financial issues in developing countries
Ethics in international investment and economic development
Current Issues in Economic Development