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International Business Experience (IBUS20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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This subject will provide students with a broad overview of management and business in an International context through a substantial overseas learning experience with a partner University at destinations including National Chengchi University in Taiwan, Singapore Management University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tsinghua University Beijing (subject to availability/offering).
The Faculty of Business and Economics will work in partnership with specific partner universities globally to deliver the subject content. All assignments and grading will be co-ordinated by FBE.
Upon completion, students will have an a better understanding of how business is conducted internationally, key challenges in particular regions and will have gained cultural insight into their host country.
Selection into his subject is based on academic merit, demonstrated motivation to benefit from the program (and bring benefit back to the University) and timely submission of application. The subject co-ordinator will have final approval of all selected students. There may be further eligibility criteria as requested by the host institution.
This subject will incur additional costs such as travel and accommodation. Students may be eligible to apply for Faculty or University funding and Australian citizens will also be considered for Federal Government New Colombo Plan funding.
Quotas for this subject will depend on requirements from host institutions.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a greater understanding of the international business community in the particular region.
- Appreciate how management and business operate internationally and what this means in a global context.
- Appreciate diversity of cultures and how these impact on workplaces/organisations.
- Demonstrate enhanced ability to undertake independent research.
- Have developed improved self-reflection and practical skills for future career pathways and employability.
- Demonstrate enhanced communication skills via contributions during the program and delivery of a formal presentation upon return.
Generic skills
On successful completion of the subjects, students should be able to demonstrate:
- Enhanced oral and written communication skills, which should be developed via cross cultural communication, group work, group presentations and preparation of the major assignment.
- Cross cultural understanding – gained through interaction with other course participants in the host country and immersion in the host country for the life of the course.
- Problem solving skills further developed through course and post course group work and working with issues related to cultural variations in business, personal and cultural issues.
- Collaborative learning and teamwork skills, which will be enhanced by working in small groups, with colleagues from different courses and cultural backgrounds.
- Flexibility related to navigating a new culture and ways of learning and interacting.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students will have completed at least one year of study in the BCom (100 points) prior to undertaking the subject.
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
January 2017
- Assessment task 1: Reflective journal 1000 words, due the week following the conclusion of the program (30%)
- Assessment task 2: Field work project 2000 words, due 4 weeks following the conclusion of the program (50%)
- Assessment task 3: Group presentation with others attending the same program 10 minutes (equivalent to 1000 words), due as soon as practical after return to the University and during semester (20%)
- This subject also has a hurdle requirement of 100% attendance at the pre and post departure workshops run by FBE.
June 2017
- Assessment task 1: Reflective journal 1000 words, due the week following the conclusion of the program (20%)
- Assessment task 2: Field work project 2000 words, due 4 weeks following the conclusion of the program (50%)
- Assessment task 3: Group presentation with others attending the same program 10 minutes (equivalent to 1000 words), due as soon as practical after return to the University and during semester (30%)
- This subject also has a hurdle requirement of 100% attendance at the pre and post departure workshops run by FBE.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator Jennifer Grafton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 140 hours Teaching period 4 December 2016 to 16 December 2016 Last self-enrol date 6 December 2016 Census date 6 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 February 2017 Assessment period ends 24 March 2017 January contact information
- January
Principal coordinator Jennifer Grafton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 140 hours Teaching period 3 January 2017 to 28 January 2017 Last self-enrol date 9 January 2017 Census date 20 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 February 2017 Assessment period ends 24 March 2017 January contact information
- June
Principal coordinator Jennifer Grafton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 140 hours Teaching period 28 June 2017 to 25 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 3 July 2017 Census date 14 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 August 2017 Assessment period ends 25 August 2017 June contact information
- December
Principal coordinator Jennifer Grafton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 Total time commitment 140 hours Pre teaching start date 18 November 2017 Pre teaching requirements Pre-departure briefings. Teaching period 2 December 2017 to 15 December 2017 Last self-enrol date 20 November 2017 Census date 15 December 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2018 Assessment period ends 9 March 2018
Time commitment details
140 hours
Additional delivery details
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Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 03-Jan-2017 to 28-Jan-2017
Assessment Period End 24-Mar-2017
Last date to Self-Enrol 09-Jan-2017
Census Date 20-Jan-2017
Last date to Withdraw without fail 24-Feb-2017
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
The process for selecting students into IBUS20007 International Business Intensive is as follows:
- Students must apply to and meet the specific requirements of the partner institution*
- Students must have a minimum WAM of 70% in their current University of Melbourne program
- Students must demonstrate their motivation for applying and what they will bring back to the University.
Students will be advised whether or not they have been selected into IBUS20007 International Business Intensive. A list of successful applicants will be forwarded to the Student Centre and the subject will be added to students study plan.
*Please note that the number of places offered in partner institution programs is limited.
Last updated: 3 November 2022