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Cooperation and Conflict in World Trade (ECON90025)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject focuses on the role of government and international governmental or quasi-governmental organisations in world trade and investment with special reference to Asia. The rules and operations of WTO and the OECD; regional trade organisations such as ASEAN, North American Free Trade Area, European Union, APEC and other economic zones. Topics include the impact of government on multinational firms, joint venture and strategic alliances. The material is introduced at a theoretical and analytical level, supported with practical examples and case study material.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to develop fundamental skills in critical thinking and analysis in the context of the main developments in international business and world trade, and to build a critical appreciation of the role of laws and regulations of national and international institutions that effect the conduct of that business and trade.
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate and interpret trends in the world economy towards globalisation, in terms of the linking of national markets for goods, services and factors;
- Explain the importance of laws, norms and regulations of national institutions, cultures and governments in relation to policies concerning international trade in goods and services, foreign direct investment, and economic growth;
- Explain the role of international institutions (such as the WTO and IMF) in relation to policies concerning international trade in goods and services, foreign direct investment, and economic growth;
- Critically evaluate arguments about the role of such institutions and the conflict between parties to those organisations with respect to cultural, political and environmental factors and issues;
- Evaluate new developments in national and international institutions’ laws and regulations and identify how these developments will affect international trade and business.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Strategic thinking
- Critical thinking
- Accessing economic and other information
- Summary and interpretation of information
- Collaborative learning and team work
- Written communication
- Oral communication
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-MGMT Master of Management
- MC-MGMTACT Master of Management (Accounting)
- MC-MGMTFIN Master of Management (Finance)
- MC-MGMTHRE Master of Management (Human Resources)
- MC-MGMTMKT Master of Management (Marketing)
- MC-MGMTAFN Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One argument map | 10% | |
Two 1000 words assignments with argument maps (each worth 15%)
| During the teaching period | 30% |
One research proposal with argument map | 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 10% |
Research essay
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Subject notes
This subject is available to Master of International Business students only.
- 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: 30 January 2024