bus5ist study tour
INDUSTRY STUDY TOUR
BUS5IST
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to provide:Students with an opportunity to gain knowledgeable insights about business in an international contextExperience of international business, management and marketing practices from leading experts in their fields. An understanding of cultural issues, competitive advantage and successful international business and marketing strategies by showcasing some of the best businesses within the study tour region The Study Tour consists of a number of intensive learning tasks that include site visits to major industries of the region, prominent guest speakers and class room facilitated learning. The course is delivered using diverse teaching and learning activities. For example, this course assessment does not include exams as students are involved in reflecting on cultural differences, liaising with the local experts and industry.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Manual enrolments or by application only.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Through this form of experiential learning, students are asked to conceptualize their learning and critically evaluate their experiences as a business professional in a different cultural context.
- Activities:
- Study Tour
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
02. Use fieldwork observations, site visits and research to identify and review industry practices in an international context
- Activities:
- Study Tour
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2015, Summer, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size20
Enrolment information Study tour - limited number of positions available By application as required
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 45
One 10.0 days field trip per study period in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Reflective diary (individual assessments - 4 x 1000 words) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
International Organisation Report (individual assessment - 2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02 |