International Study Tour

Course aim

This course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the contemporary environment of business in an international region, and explores its impact on organisational management and leadership, business strategy, and business conduct for firms seeking to undertake business in that region.

Students completing the course develop a body of knowledge that contributes to a comprehensive and integrated application of knowledge of the business environment in the region under study.

Course content

The course will be in the form of an international tour where students will gain first-hand knowledge of the business environment in the region under study, develop the ability to identify the opportunities and challenges of conducting successful business in the region, and craft effective strategies that could be implemented to capture opportunities and overcoming the obstacles for a successful venture in that region.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

To be taken in conjunction with: International Study Tour Project (as elective option) OR Strategic Research Project (as capstone option)

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Field Placement (Intensive residential stay including seminars, group work, simulation, local guest speeches, visits to local business, and government)	2 weeks x N/A
Seminar (Pre-departure seminar (on campus))	2 hours x 2 sessions
Seminar (Return briefing seminar (on campus))	2 hours x 1 session

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Group project, Reflective journal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.