INDUSTRY STUDY TOUR

BUS5IST

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject aims to provide: Students with an opportunity to gain knowledgeable insights about business in an international context Experience 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.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: David Walker

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: Study tour

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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.
02. Use fieldwork observations, site visits and research to identify and review industry practices in an international context
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.