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Managing in Asia (IBUS90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Farzan Fallahi farzan.fallahi@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dr Farzan Fallahi farzan.fallahi@unimelb.edu.au
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
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-IB Master of International Business
- MC-IR Master of International Relations
- MC-MGMT Master of Management
- MC-MGMTACT Master of Management (Accounting)
- MC-MGMTAFN Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)
- MC-MGMTFIN Master of Management (Finance)
- MC-MGMTHRE Master of Management (Human Resources)
- MC-MGMTMKT Master of Management (Marketing)
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Engagement journal
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Case worksheet presentation (usually in groups of 4-6), 1000 words per student equivalent
| From Week 3 to Week 8 | 25% |
Group project (usually in groups of 3-4, 1000 words per student)
| End of semester | 20% |
Individual assignment
| End of semester | 25% |
Additional details
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Farzan Fallahi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36hrs (one 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Farzan Fallahi farzan.fallahi@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Farzan Fallahi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36hrs (one 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Farzan Fallahi farzan.fallahi@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
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Additional delivery details
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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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