International Business Experience (IBUS20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Off Campus
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term - Off Campus July - Off Campus November - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 the Faculty of Business and Economics.
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: 20 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Have passed a minimum of 50 credit points at level one in the Bachelor of Commerce at the time of application to the program.
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
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: 20 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assessment task 1: Group presentation
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Assessment task 2: Reflective Journal
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 20% |
Assessment task 3: Research essay
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 20 March 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Jason Brown Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours In country: minimum of 8 hours per day * 10 days, including lectures, company visits , project work and cultural activities. Additional hours for individual study and completion of assessment tasks. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 6 January 2025 Pre teaching requirements A compulsory pre-departure seminar will be held prior to the start of the teaching period Teaching period 12 January 2025 to 25 January 2025 Last self-enrol date 4 December 2024 Census date 17 January 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 February 2025 Assessment period ends 21 February 2025 - July - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Jason Brown Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours In country: minimum of 8 hours per day * 10 days, including lectures, company visits , project work and cultural activities. Additional hours for individual study and completion of assessment tasks Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 30 June 2025 Pre teaching requirements A compulsory pre-departure seminar will be held prior to the start of the teaching period Teaching period 6 July 2025 to 19 July 2025 Last self-enrol date 1 July 2025 Census date 18 July 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 1 August 2025 Assessment period ends 15 August 2025 July contact information
- November - Off Campus
Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours In country: minimum of 8 hours per day * 10 days, including lectures, company visits , project work and cultural activities. Additional hours for individual study and completion of assessment tasks Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 24 November 2025 Pre teaching requirements A compulsory pre-departure seminar will be held prior to the start of the teaching period Teaching period 30 November 2025 to 13 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 25 November 2025 Census date 12 December 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 December 2025 Assessment period ends 9 January 2026
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- 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: 20 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- 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: 20 March 2025