INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIENCE
BUS3ISE
2021
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject will explore responses to specific environmental problems and sustainability challenges and their connections to social and economic change in the Asia-Pacific region. It provides students an opportunity to work with other students in an international multi disciplinary real world project. Students will gain employability skills and enhance their global mindset while working in diverse cultures and engaging with real world problems. The subject includes pre-trip learning that prepares students by building cultural competencies and preparing students with basic language training and cultural induction.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesQuiz, group presentation, reflective journal, final report, in class discussion, participation on fieldwork experiences
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Expression of interest must be submitted. Must be enrolled in: ECBBW; LBB; LBBAB; LBBAB; LBBAB; LBBAB; LBBAB; LBBAN; LBBC; LBBCB; LBBCM; LBBCS; LBBCW; LBBEM; LBBHR; LBBMK; LBBS; LBBSB; LBBSW; LBBTH; LBC; LBCOM; LBDB; LBF; LBIB; LMBBP; RBB; RBBM; LZBAB; LZBAM; LZBAP; LZBAW
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents must be eligible for a visa in the host country. This will be established as part of the application process.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
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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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 45 - 0
Fourteen 1.00 day field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 0
One 7.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Reflective journal (2400 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning over the course of the subject from the pre-trip module to the final assessment task | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Presentation (1600 words equivalent) Students document their response to a problem they have been working on in the partner organisation groupwork at the close of the trip | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 45 - 0
Fourteen 1.00 day field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 0
One 7.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Reflective journal (2400 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning over the course of the subject from the pre-trip module to the final assessment task | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Presentation (1600 words equivalent) Students document their response to a problem they have been working on in the partner organisation groupwork at the close of the trip | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 45 - 0
Fourteen 1.00 day field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 0
One 7.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Reflective journal (2400 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning over the course of the subject from the pre-trip module to the final assessment task | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Presentation (1600 words equivalent) Students document their response to a problem they have been working on in the partner organisation groupwork at the close of the trip | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 45 - 0
Fourteen 1.00 day field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 0
One 7.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Reflective journal (2400 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning over the course of the subject from the pre-trip module to the final assessment task | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Presentation (1600 words equivalent) Students document their response to a problem they have been working on in the partner organisation groupwork at the close of the trip | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 45 - 0
Fourteen 1.00 day field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 0
One 7.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Reflective journal (2400 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning over the course of the subject from the pre-trip module to the final assessment task | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Presentation (1600 words equivalent) Students document their response to a problem they have been working on in the partner organisation groupwork at the close of the trip | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |