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Industry Studies in Asia (BUSA90133)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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 EMBA Program to organisational challenges. The business project activity enables students will obtain in-depth insights into designated industries in China and acquire skills in analysing industries and identifying associated business opportunities. The critical importance of developing insights into the cross-cultural issues of international business is central to the learning experience. The main deliverable in the subject is a detailed report describing a field study in the China

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:



  • understand the relationships between the macroeconomic environment, political systems and cultural dynamics and business opportunities, structure and process;
  • apply secondary research skills as a basis for identifying challenges and opportunities confronting selected industries in diverse contexts;
  • apply primary research skills as a basis for identifying challenges and opportunities confronting selected industries in diverse contexts;
  • plan and execute international consulting and research projects for a range of businesses;
  • provide professional reports and presentations of research and consulting projects.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites


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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Syndicate report equivalent of individual 1000 words (4 - 5 students per group)

  • 5000 words
End of the teaching period20%

Syndicate presentation - equivalent of individual 1000 words (4- 5 students in a syndicate group)

  • 5000 words (equivalent)
End of the teaching period20%

Individual reflection report

  • 3000 words
Hurdle requirement: Students need to pass this assessment to pass the subject		End of the teaching period60%

Additional details

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date 6 January 2024
    Pre teaching requirementsstudents are required to complete approximately 15 hours of readings to prepare for the subject during pre-teaching period
    Teaching period13 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 January 2024
    Census date15 January 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 January 2024
    Assessment period ends21 January 2024

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Additional delivery details

This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BAPTME, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BAPTME, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Business Administration
  • 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: 31 January 2024