eco3bwe business in the world economy
BUSINESS IN THE WORLD ECONOMY
ECO3BWE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will draw on a range of disciplines and skills to examine the factors that lead to a firm's success in the global environment. You will develop a strategy that aligns the business with its economic, social and institutional environment. Drawing on case studies and research you will develop an understanding of both the key strategic aspects of doing business in the world economy and the challenges of trading and investing internationally. You will identify trends towards global and regional integration and predict the benefits and pitfalls of entering foreign markets.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesBusiness in the world economy
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must have completed 240 credit points prior to undertaking this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
International Marketing and Export Management
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorInternational Marketing and Export Management
Year2016
Edition/Volume8th Edition
PublisherPearson
ISBN9781292016924
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual quizzes and analysis of case studies (equivalent to 1500 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Group presentation - 5 minutes per student (250 words per student) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Group assignment (500 words per student) | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Two Hour Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual quizzes and analysis of case studies (equivalent to 1500 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Group presentation - 5 minutes per student (250 words per student) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Group assignment (500 words per student) | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Two Hour Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |