South East Asia - Business Context

Unit Code:HBI341N

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	One Semester or Term	36 Hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	It is highly advisable that students complete all foundation business units of study before enrolling in this unit of study. Competence in the following software packages is expected: MS Word and MS PowerPoint.	Nil

Aims & Objectives:

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

Assess the economic, political and business environments in the Southeast Asian region
Assess potential business opportunities, competition and threats in doing business in the Southeast Asian region given the economic situation of the region
Use various methodologies to develop regional and country strategies and entry modes for doing business in Southeast Asia
Develop regional and country strategies and entry modes for doing business in Southeast Asia
Make decisions using skills developed in researching case studies to update normative knowledge of the region
Present findings in a group oral and written consultancy report

Teaching Methods:

Lecture/seminars (3 hours per week)

Lecture/seminars and case study presentations will be used to introduce the topics and resources, demonstrate concepts, and provide a forum for demonstration, discussion and questions.

Assessment:

Team Peer Assessment (5%-10%)

Evidence of Preparation and Participation in Tutorials (10%-15%)

Group Case Study Presentation and Written Report (20%-30%)

Final Assessment (40-50%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

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)

Content:

Today's evolving business environment in the South East Asian region.

Issues that influence business in South East Asia to include topics such as the following:

Corporate social responsibility and ethics,
Management, globalization and regional integration,
Political, economic, socio-cultural, technological and legal frameworks specifically significant for South East Asia.

Reading Materials:

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