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This unit is based on a study tour. Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
There will be 20 hours of classes and 10 hours of seminars. In addition the experiential learning component will include visits to international businesses related to themes of the course. These visits will involve approximately 18 hours.
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Special enrolment procedure applies.
Enrolment in this program is by application only.
Please add yourself to our expression of interest list and we will contact you when applications open. For further information on international study opportunities please go here.
This unit covers the policy and strategic aspects of business management and also provides a practical and pragmatic approach to policy issues. Topics include the dynamics of market behaviour, including a discussion of different market structures and the impact of macroeconomic policies in a changing world economic environment. The unit has a practical focus as evidenced by the application of theory to international business.
ULO1
Interpret and apply principles of microeconomics (individuals and agents) and macroeconomics (the economy as a whole).
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO2
Critically analyse important decisions confronting the management of business organisations.
GLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem Solving
ULO3
Critically evaluate existing economic theories in the context of real and contemporary national and international circumstances.
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination (or assessment) to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned discipline learning outcomes included in this unit.
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