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Industry Studies in Asia (BUSA90512)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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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 MBA program. The main deliverable in the subject is a detailed, highly-integrated research report describing a consulting study in one of the developing markets of Asia. The field study (or project) can focus on a specific organisation, new or existing products, services or ventures, or entire industries. Students may also develop in detail a specific topic of business such as marketing, finance or innovation.

Intended learning outcomes

On completing the subject students should have:

  • Obtained in-depth insights into designated industries operating in Asia
  • Acquired skills in analysing specific business problems and identifying associated business opportunities
  • Deepened their understanding of cross-cultural business operations
  • An understanding of the relationships between the macro-economic environment, political systems and cultural dynamics and business opportunities, structure and process
  • Developed secondary research skills as a basis for identifying challenges and opportunities confronting selected industries in diverse contexts
  • Developed primary research skills as a basis for identifying challenges and opportunities confronting selected industries in diverse contexts

Last updated: 10 September 2024