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Cooperation and Conflict in World Trade (ECON90025)
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
March
Email: mpotteng@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject focuses on the role of government and international governmental or quasi-governmental organisations in world trade and investment with special reference to Asia. The rules and operations of WTO and the OECD; regional trade organisations such as ASEAN, North American Free Trade Area, European Union, APEC and other economic zones. Topics include the impact of government on multinational firms, joint venture and strategic alliances. The material is introduced at a theoretical and analytical level, supported with practical examples and case study material.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to develop fundamental skills in critical thinking and analysis in the context of the main developments in international business and world trade, and to build a critical appreciation of the role of laws and regulations of national and international institutions that effect the conduct of that business and trade.
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate and interpret trends in the world economy towards globalisation, in terms of the linking of national markets for goods, services and factors;
- Explain the importance of laws, norms and regulations of national institutions, cultures and governments in relation to policies concerning international trade in goods and services, foreign direct investment, and economic growth;
- Explain the role of international institutions (such as the WTO and IMF) in relation to policies concerning international trade in goods and services, foreign direct investment, and economic growth;
- Critically evaluate arguments about the role of such institutions and the conflict between parties to those organisations with respect to cultural, political and environmental factors and issues;
- Evaluate new developments in national and international institutions’ laws and regulations and identify how these developments will affect international trade and business.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Strategic thinking
- Critical thinking
- Accessing economic and other information
- Summary and interpretation of information
- Collaborative learning and team work
- Written communication
- Oral communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to the Master of International Business and the Master of Management suite of programs (MC-MGTS, MC-MGMT, MC-MGTACTS, MC-MGMTACT, MC-MGTFINS, MC-MGMTFIN, MC-MGTHRES, MC-MGMTHRE, MC-MGTMKS, MC-MGMTMKT).
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One argument map (10%)
- Two 1000 words assignments with argument maps (each worth 15%) due during the teaching period (30%)
- One research proposal with argument map, due one week after the teaching period (10%)
- One 2000 research essay, due four weeks after the teaching period (50%)
Note: Successful completion of this subject requires a pass (50%) in the final exam.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Mike Pottenger Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of classes. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 11 March 2017 to 30 April 2017 Last self-enrol date 21 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 30 May 2017 March contact information
Email: mpotteng@unimelb.edu.au
- August
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours over 6 days (9am-5pm each day): • August 26 and 27 • September 16 and 17 • October 7 and 8 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 August 2017 to 8 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 September 2017 Census date 15 September 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 October 2017 Assessment period ends 3 November 2017
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Subject notes
This subject is available to Master of International Business students only.
- 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: 3 November 2022