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International Business Experience (IBUS20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Off Campus
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | July - Off Campus November - Off Campus |
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This subject will provide students with a broad overview of economics and business in an International context through a substantial international 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.
Australian citizens will be considered for Federal Government New Colombo Plan funding (where available).
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 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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.
Quotas for this subject apply. Students will be selected based on: Their weighted average mark and a short statement that addresses the importance of this international experience in the context of their degree.
All students must also submit a brief one-page CV. The subject co-ordinator will have final approval of all selected students. There may be further eligibility criteria as requested by the partner institution. Applications can be submitted via this webpage:
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assessment task 1: Group presentation
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Assessment task 2: Reflective Journal
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 20% |
Assessment task 3: Research essay
| End of the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- July - Off Campus
Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total time commitment 140 hours Pre teaching start date 26 June 2023 Pre teaching requirements . Teaching period 3 July 2023 to 14 July 2023 Last self-enrol date 27 June 2023 Census date 14 July 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 August 2023 Assessment period ends 25 August 2023 - November - Off Campus
Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 140 hours Total time commitment 140 hours Pre teaching start date 19 November 2023 Pre teaching requirements A compulsory pre-departure seminar will be held on 20 November. Teaching period 26 November 2023 to 9 December 2023 Last self-enrol date 20 November 2023 Census date 8 December 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 January 2024 Assessment period ends 19 January 2024
Time commitment details
140 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
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. Further information can be found here: https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/students/bcom/current-students/international-business-experience
Last updated: 31 January 2024