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Asian Business and Management (IBUS90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
October
Overview
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This subject will explain and conceptualise the nature of Asian management and business practices from economic, cultural and institutional perspectives. The emphasis of the subject is on the application of contextual knowledge about international business theory as tailored to the Asia Pacific, to analyse and make decisions faced by companies operating or expanding in the Asia Pacific region. Students will be required to apply the knowledge and skills learnt to solve various business issues in Asian business environment.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, you should be able to:
- Develop an understanding of business environment in Asia.
- Acquire skills for country analysis and practice these skills to analyse various countries in the Asia.
- Learn about different management challenges of operating multinationals in the Asia.
- Acquire useful tools and frameworks for case analysis.
- Practice presentation and argumentation skills.
- Practice group work in multi-cultural teams.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Synthesis and application of competing managerial theories;
- Problem solving and critical analytical skills, which should be developed via the use of small group discussions, case studies and research projects;
- Collaborative learning and teamwork skills,which should be fostered by working in smallgroups;
- Oral and written communication skills, whichshould be developed via group work, group presentations and preparation of the major assignment.
- Demonstrate a capacity to successfully work independently as well as collaboratively with personal accountability.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into one of the following programs: Master of International Business, Master of International Relations, Master of Commerce (Management), Master of Commerce (Marketing) or Master of Management suite of programs.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Case worksheets (answers to case discussion questions, equivalent to 1000 words) due at the beginning of the class in which the case will be discussed (15%)
- 20 Minute in-class mid-term test: (multiple choice and short answer questions) (20%)
- Group Project. Presentation to class and submission in the second and third last classes (normally in groups of 3-6 students) (30%) Presentation time equivalent to 3 minutes per student. Essay equivalent to 1,000 words per student.
- Individual case analysis (equivalent to 2,500 words). Due in last class.(25%)
- Class participation (10%).
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Hari Bapuji Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of classes per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- October
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of classes per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 14 October 2017 to 29 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 17 October 2017 Census date 20 October 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 October 2017 Assessment period ends 29 October 2017 October contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Additional delivery details
NOTE:
This subject has a quota of 50.
Students will be selected into the subject as they self-enrol during the timely re-enrolment period. If the enrolment quota is exceeded, Master of International Business students will be given preference. Any students enrolling after the quota has been reached will be withdrawn from the subject and advised of the alternative subjects available.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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To be advised
- Subject notes
This subject has a quota of 50.
Students will be selected into the subject as they self-enrol during the timely re-enrolment period. If the enrolment quota is exceeded, Master of International Business students will be given preference. Any students enrolling after the quota has been reached will be withdrawn from the subject and advised of the alternative subjects available.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of International Business Course Master of Management Course Master of International Business Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of International Business Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 9 April 2024