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Asian Business and Management (IBUS90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Ms Snehanjali Chrispal snehanjali.ashish@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Prof Hari Bapuji hari.bapuji@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
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, 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
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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Class participation and engagement journal
| Throughout the semester | 25% |
Case worksheets
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
2 hour in class test
| End of semester | 25% |
Group project report (usually in groups of 3-4, ~1000 words per student)
| End of semester | 20% |
Additional details
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sneha Ashish Chrispal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Ms Snehanjali Chrispal snehanjali.ashish@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Hari Bapuji Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (one 3 hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Hari Bapuji hari.bapuji@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
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 - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 9 April 2024