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

Exchange StudentsNo

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Evaluate diverse perspectives relating to the local context and partner organisation's goals

02. Work effectively within a team of students and partner organisation staff on a practical problem relating to sustainability

03. Speak and write effectively to a wide range of stakeholders

04. Engage in independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness and cultural sensitivity through active reflection

05. Apply critical problem solving skills in relation to a specific environmental challenge that is the focus of the partner organization

Subject options

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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Summer, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module	N/A	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	N/A	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	N/A	Oral presentation	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip	N/A	Report	Individual	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Bendigo, 2021, Summer, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module	N/A	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	N/A	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	N/A	Oral presentation	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip	N/A	Report	Individual	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Summer, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module	N/A	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	N/A	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	N/A	Oral presentation	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip	N/A	Report	Individual	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Mildura, 2021, Summer, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module	N/A	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	N/A	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	N/A	Oral presentation	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip	N/A	Report	Individual	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Shepparton, 2021, Summer, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Quiz (800 words equivalent) Evaluates students' learning in the pre-trip module	N/A	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	N/A	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	N/A	Oral presentation	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Final Report (3200 words equivalent) Individual written assessment following completion of trip	N/A	Report	Individual	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5