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International Business in the Asia-Pacific
Unit code: MGB340
Contact hours:
Credit points: 12
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Australia is situated in the fastest growing region in the world - the Pan-Pacific rim. The aim of this unit is to meet the needs of future business professionals working internationally and particularly within the Pan-Pacific region, to understand the nature of this region's business environment.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
Australia is situated in the fastest growing region in the world - the Pan-Pacific rim. This unit exists to inform future business professionals about business environments within countries of this region.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to meet the needs of future business professionals working internationally and particularly within the Pan-Pacific region, to understand the nature of this region's business environment.
Objectives
Course Learning Goals (Undergraduate)
The Faculty of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Have knowledge and skills pertinent to a particular discipline (KS)
1.1 Integrate and apply disciplinary theory and skills to practical situations
1.2 Incorporate the use of technology appropriate to the discipline and context
Be critical thinkers and effective problem solvers (CTA)
2.1 Identify, research and critically analyse information relevant to a business problem or issue, be able to synthesise that information in order to evaluate potential solutions, make recommendations or otherwise effectively address the problem or issue
Be professional communicators in an intercultural context (PC)
3.1 Communicate effectively through written tasks appropriate to varied contexts and audiences
3.2 Communicate effectively through professional oral presentations appropriate to varied contexts and audiences
Be able to work effectively in a Team Environment (TW)
4.1 Demonstrate effective team skills in order to contribute appropriately to the production of a group output
Have a Social and Ethical Understanding (SEU)
5.1 Apply ethical reasoning, standards or codes of practice relevant to the discipline and make decisions that are informed by social and cultural understanding
Unit Objectives
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Identify country-specific and regional challenges to the conduct of business across the Pan-Pacific rim
2. Analyse and compare legislative systems, regulatory processes, corporate governance and business practices among members economies of the Pan-Pacific rim
3. Explain and apply a range of theoretical and practical perspectives of country and industry-based approaches to planning for economic sustainability, regional cooperation and enhancing the capability and capacity to support viable trading relationships
4. Demonstrate skills in professional report writing and presentation
The specific course learning goals and unit objectives that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Content
In addition to the specific knowledge and skills detailed above, this unit also contributes towards developing generic skills that are of use to you throughout their degree and beyond. These generic skills are seen to be desirable by the Faculty of Business, drawing from feedback from employers.
In this unit you will be introduced to:
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide space for you to develop your thinking and skills in a supportive environment. The unit is designed to promote and assess your understanding of the concepts. Lectures will provide an introduction to theoretical concepts and this will be supported by tutorial activities and selected readings. Tutorials are designed to provide an interactive learning environment that focuses on the development of communication and analytical skills through planned learning activities, simulations and discussions.
Assessment
The assessment in this unit aims to support the achievement of the learning objectives for both Discipline Knowledge and Other Graduate Capabilities for Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals. Assessment has been designed in order to allow you to receive feedback on learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment); and demonstrate learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).Students will be provided with oral feedback on their performance in the unit through informal consultation with the lecturing and tutorial staff and in written form through the criterion referenced assessment system used in the unit.
Assessment name:
Mid-Semester Exam
Description:
A selection of multiple choice and short answer questions.
Length/Duration: 1 hour + 5 minutes perusal
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Relates to objectives:
Unit objectives: 1, 2, 3 and AOL goals: KS (1.1), CTA (2.1)
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 7
Assessment name:
Presentation
Description:
The initial part of this assessment will entail students, in small groups, giving a presentation on a topic agreed with the Tutor. Assessment of the Group Presentation will require students to evaluate team members' contributions to the team performance and the marks will include self and peer assessment of group process. Further details will be provided on Blackboard
Length/Duration: 30 minutes
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Relates to objectives:
Unit objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and AOL goals: KS (1.1), CTA (2.1), PC (3.2), TW (4.1), SEU, (5.1)
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
Weeks 7 to 13
Assessment name:
Individual Report
Description:
The Individual report is a critical analysis of an Australian business' interests relating to APEC nations or regions.
Length/Duration: 2,000 words
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Relates to objectives:
Unit objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and AOL goals: KS (1.1), CTA (2.1), PC (3.1), SEU, (5.1)
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 13
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Prescribed readings
Hasegawa, H. & Noronha, C. (2009) Asian Business & Management. Theory, Practice and Perspectives., Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
Other Resources
Additional references and online materials can also be found at the unit's Blackboard site: http://blackboard.qut.edu.au
There are no other costs associated with this unit.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 17-Jan-2013
