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Industry Studies in Asia (BUSA90133)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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Industry Studies in Asia is a field study-based subject that allows students to apply the skills they have developed in the core subjects of the EMBA Program to organisational challenges. The business project activity enables students will obtain in-depth insights into designated industries in China and acquire skills in analysing industries and identifying associated business opportunities. The critical importance of developing insights into the cross-cultural issues of international business is central to the learning experience. The main deliverable in the subject is a detailed report describing a field study in the China
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the relationships between the macroeconomic environment, political systems and cultural dynamics and business opportunities, structure and process;
- apply secondary research skills as a basis for identifying challenges and opportunities confronting selected industries in diverse contexts;
- apply primary research skills as a basis for identifying challenges and opportunities confronting selected industries in diverse contexts;
- plan and execute international consulting and research projects for a range of businesses;
- provide professional reports and presentations of research and consulting projects.
Last updated: 12 December 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 12 December 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Syndicate initial project briefing equivalent of individual 500 words, beginning of teaching period
| Early in the teaching period | 20% |
Syndicate report equivalent of individual 1000 words
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Syndicate presentation equivalent of individual 500 words
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Individual reflection report
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Additional details
Last updated: 12 December 2023
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 7 January 2023 Pre teaching requirements students are required to complete approximately 15 hours of readings to prepare for the subject during pre-teaching period Teaching period 14 January 2023 to 22 January 2023 Last self-enrol date 9 January 2023 Census date 16 January 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 January 2023 Assessment period ends 22 January 2023
Additional delivery details
This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BAPTME, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator
Last updated: 12 December 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BAPTME, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator
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Type Name Course Master of Business Administration - 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: 12 December 2023