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International Business Experience (IBUS20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
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Overview
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This subject will provide students with a broad overview of economics and business in an International context through a substantial overseas learning experience.
The Faculty of Business and Economics will work in collaboration with specific partner universities globally to deliver the subject content. Previous partner universities have included National Chengchi University in Taiwan, Singapore Management University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tsinghua University in Beijing and Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
All assessment and grading will be undertaken by FBE.
Upon completion, students will have a better understanding of how business is conducted internationally, key challenges in particular regions and will have gained cultural insight into their host country.
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 (where available).
Quotas for this subject apply and selection into this 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 partner institution.
Students will be selected based on:
- Their minimum weighted average mark - the indicative WAM based on prior applications is 65-70%
- Their resume
- A short statement that demonstrates their interest in undertaking this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a greater understanding of the international business community in the particular region visited.
- Analyse and evaluate business and economics issues in a global context.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of diverse cultures on organisations.
- Demonstrate an enhanced ability to undertake independent research.
- Demonstrate the ability to self-reflect on learning experiences for the development of key attributes sought by employers such as cross-cultural communication skills, interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, initiative, independent learning, and teamwork.
- 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
Minimum WAM for participation in this subject is 70% and students must have completed at least 100 credit points towards the Bachelor of Commerce degree prior to the commencement of this subject AND permission from the Subject Coordinator via a selection process.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assessment task 1: Reflective journal
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 20% |
Assessment task 2: Research essay
| 5 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Assessment task 3: Group presentation (equivalent to 1000 words)
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject also has a hurdle requirement of 100% attendance at the pre and post departure workshops run by FBE | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Jennifer Grafton Coordinator Hari Bapuji Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 140 hours Pre teaching start date 25 November 2019 Pre teaching requirements Predeparture seminars will be held on November 25 2019. Teaching period 19 January 2020 to 1 February 2020 Last self-enrol date 6 December 2019 Census date 24 January 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 February 2020 Assessment period ends 13 March 2020 Summer Term contact information
Time commitment details
140 hours
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 Experience 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 Experience. A list of successful applicants will be forwarded to Stop 1 and the subject will be added to the student's study plan.
*Please note that the number of places offered in partner institution programs is limited.
Last updated: 3 November 2022