bua5mst mba study tour
MBA STUDY TOUR
BUA5MST
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The MBA Study Tour is an elective subject that provides MBA students with an opportunity to particpate in an international or domestic study tour. Adopting an experiential learning approach, you will have an opportunity to visit and observe a number of sites relevant to the business context of the specific tour, which may include events, businesses, cultural sites, organisations and authorities. The learning experience is augmented through active engagement with professionals, investigation of the economic and social challenges facting the organisations visited and personal reflection of your experiences on tour. The study tour will enable you to apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-life business environment. This learning is supported by online and/or face-to-face learning activities and specific assessment tasks tailored to the nature of the study tour activities.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BUA5PSD and must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA and approval from MBA Program Director
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Admission will be subject to the availability of resources within the School and the permission of the MBA Program Director. Students must have achieved a WAM of 70 or more. This subject can only be taken with the permission of the MBA Program Director.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and investigate the economic and social challenges facing the organisations.
- Activities:
- Site visits and guest presentations at location; research and application of theory and skills
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
02. Assess the cultural factors that influence business and management practices.
- Activities:
- Site visits and guest presentations at location; research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Critically evaluate one's own experiential learning experience
- Activities:
- Reflective journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size5
Enrolment information Availability of Supervisor and spaces allocated by Partner Institution (NORTH Link) Order of Application
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 60.0 hours field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Individual Report (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
Individual Essay (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
Reflective Journal and Presentation (1500 words) | 30 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size5
Enrolment information Availability of Supervisor and spaces allocated by Partner Institution (NORTH Link) Order of Application
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 60.0 hours field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Individual Report (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
Individual Essay (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
Reflective Journal and Presentation (1500 words) | 30 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Winter semester, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size5
Enrolment information Availability of Supervisor and spaces allocated by Partner Institution (NORTH Link) Order of Application
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 27 - 28
One 60.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Individual Report (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
Individual Essay (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
Reflective Journal and Presentation (1500 words) | 30 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size5
Enrolment information Availability of Supervisor and spaces allocated by Partner Institution (NORTH Link) Order of Application
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 45
One 60.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Individual Report (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
Individual Essay (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
Reflective Journal and Presentation (1500 words) | 30 | 03 |