Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit provides a global picture of a country's economic and cultural environment and its recent enterprise development. Students are expected to apply the theories, models and findings taught in other master's degree units to analyse business issues from the perspective of both domestic and international managers. The unit includes a field trip to a country and the preparation of a substantial report on an aspect of the region, an industry or an enterprise operating in the region.

Places are variable depending on given location year to year. Enrolment requires a selection process that gives preference to students who are closer to course completion.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2024UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) identify the concepts and key theories relevant to business growth in the international study region; (2) develop the specific aspects of the economic, political, social and cultural climates within the visited region; (3) identify the culture, social norms and business practices of the industries operating in the visited region; (4) develop integrative and critical thinking skills to solve problems relevant to global business; and (5) identify key differences between the factors driving business growth in the visited region versus comparable factors in Australia.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation and (2) presentations. Further information is available in the unit outline.



This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit rules
Prerequisites
ACCT5602 Accounting
or MGMT5501 Organisational Behaviour.
and
enrolment in
the Master of Business Administration (coursework)
or Master of Business Administration (coursework and dissertation).
or approval from the Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience.
Incidental fees
Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
International Field Trip (estimated cost - 6500).
Note
Cost of the field trip is borne by the student.
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.