mgt3bpa asian business project a
ASIAN BUSINESS PROJECT A
MGT3BPA
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This unit represents the first semester of study for the all-year unit. Students, in groups of up to four, will carry out a project in conjunction with a commercial organisation. The commercial links will be established by Sup de Co and the theme of the project will be to develop a business plan to "Do business with Asia". As an indication, the commercial organisations will mostly be in the region of Montpellier in France but will not necessarily be confined to this region. The projects will be developed in English.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The supervision of students enrolled in this subject will be carried out by Sup de Co staff in Montpellier and by staff in the Bundoora and Bendigo Campuses of La Trobe University.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business planning. The key to success. | Recommended | Coulthard, M., Howell, A., Clarke, G. | MACMILLAN, MELBOURNE (1996). |
| Readings | Strategic management. | Recommended | David, FR | PRENTICE HALL, LONDON (1997) |
| Readings | Strategic management. | Recommended | Lumpkin, D. | MCGRAW HILL, BOSTON (2003). |
| Readings | The global challenge. International human resource management. | Recommended | Evans, P., Pucik, V., Barsoux, J-L. | MCGRAW-HILL, NEW YORK (2002). |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate understanding and application of theoretical approaches to practical business problems.
- Activities:
- Major assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Plan and manage an agreed major project in conjunction with a business 'client' and university supervisor.
- Activities:
- Major assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
03. Actively engage in informed discussions and use teamwork in a problem solving setting.
- Activities:
- Presentation and major assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Verbally present the findings of the project in English to professional standards.
- Activities:
- Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
05. Produce a written report in English and French which demonstrates high level written, interpretation and analytical skills.
- Activities:
- Major assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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France, 2016, Semester 1, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project of 6000 words | This is a 30 cp subject | 80 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Group presentation in English (all members to participate) | 20 | 03, 04 |