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International Business Experience (IBUS90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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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
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points at time of subject commencement.
Subject coordinator approval via a selection process is required for entry.
Note:
Entry is competitive and places are limited: In order to be considered students must have a minimum WAM of 70% or equivalent and submit an application.
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
- Assessment task 1: Reflective journal 1500 words. Due the week following the conclusion of the program (20%)
- Assessment task 2: Research essay 2500 words. Due 4 weeks following the conclusion of the program (50%)
- Assessment task 3: 10 minute group presentation with others attending the same program (equivalent to 1000 words). 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
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
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 IBUS90007 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 IBUS90007 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