Doing Business in Asia (BUSA90476)

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Overview

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This is a cross-disciplinary subject that combines academic insights and practical business experience into governance, leadership and risk management, with an emphasis on Asia. The subject examines how leadership and governance can impact risk management strategies. A key focus of the subject is the importance of cultural intelligence in developing leaders who are adept at navigating the complex personal, institutional, political, social and economic environments in Asia. Another focus is on the risk perspectives of the newly globalising Asian businesses –China, East Asia and India in particular. A third component of this subject is the typical governance structures in Asia in contrast to the Anglo-Saxon corporate governance structures and legislation.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the subject, participants should:



  • Gain insights into how Asian businesses view risk, compliance when doing business in the West;
  • Demonstrate greater cultural intelligence when doing business in Asia;
  • Acquire skills in building cross-cultural competence;
  • Undersand how leadership affects risk management in Asia;
  • Learn about the risks of operating in Asia and develop strategies to manage those risks;
  • How corporate and public governance unfolds in Asia and how it does affect management decisions from local and international companies;

Generic skills

1. Capacity to analyse and synthesis information and draw conclusions

2. Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

3.A greater understanding of cultural issues and how they determine different types of behaviour and governance models.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Essay due 4 weeks after the end of the intensive class

  • 2500 words
4 Weeks after the end of teaching100%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2025

Time commitment details

85 hours.

Additional delivery details

This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.

The students will be selected on the first come, first served basis. If any student is approaching the course completion date, s/he will get priority in enrolment.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025