21595 International Management Field Study

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Handbook description

This subject enables students to undertake a focused overseas study tour. Students join other students in studying the business, management and cultural practices of a selected country. They gain exposure to the various business and international management theories that have been studied in their course.

This subject involves overseas travel and students taking this subject incur travel costs, which are in addition to the normal study fee.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. discuss prevailing economic conditions and management and cultural practices in a foreign country
2. analyse the pressures, problems, challenges and opportunities faced by Australian businesses in a foreign country
3. develop self-awareness, and interpersonal and communication skills in a foreign culture
4. examine cultural differences that might impact on building working relationships
5. synthesise learning by observing the practical application of management and business theories in an overseas setting.

Contribution to course aims and graduate attributes

This subject enables students to study the practical application of theories and concepts which have been covered throughout their course.

Content

• Pre-departure study of the cultural and business practices of a foreign country
• Travel with fellow students to a selected foreign country to follow a program focused on business and cultural exposure
• Visits to business, government and cultural establishments relevant to the foreign country
• Lectures and conversations with managers from the country being visited
• Analysis of business conditions in the country
• Post-visit reflection and analysis of overseas experiences

Minimum requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.

Required texts

There are no set texts.