Business in China Study Tour

Course aim

This course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the contemporary environment of business in China, 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 China.

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 China, develop the ability to identify the opportunities and challenges of conducting successful business in China, 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)

Successful completion of at least 9 units at postgraduate level at UniSA and satisfying a minimum GPA requirement with no more than 2 fails in the current program.

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUSS 5416	Business in China Tour Project

Students undertaking this course as part of the capstone option in DMMA Master of Business Administration will take this course as an elective.

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Field Placement (An intensive residential study tour at an international location)	2 weeks x N/A
Seminar (Pre-departure seminar on campus)	4 hours x N/A
Seminar (Return breifing seminar on campus)	2 hours x N/A

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

Assessment

Group presentation, Problem solving exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.