bus3bst business study tour
BUSINESS STUDY TOUR
BUS3BST
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject represents an opportunity to take part in a domestic or international study tour as a full credit subject. The La Trobe Business School offers study tours in a range of discipline areas. You will be involved in intensive learning tasks and also get the opportunity to visit and observe a number of sites relevant to the disciplinary context of the specific tour, which may include events, businesses, cultural sites, organisations and authorities. The learning experience is augmented through active engagement with professionals, observations, and personal reflection of your experiences on tour. This learning is supported by on-line and/or face-to-face learning activities and specific assessment tasks tailored to the nature of the study tour activities. Enrolment in an instance of this subject is by application and is subject to approval by the Instance Coordinator, which may be subject also to the availability of opportunities and supervisors.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorClare D'Souza
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed 120 credit points OR passed MGT1FOM. Subject coordinator's approval is also required for admission.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Integrate and apply theories and skills to practical situations
- Activities:
- Research, site visits and applying theory to practices
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
02. Enhance cultural awareness and understanding of cross-cultures
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussions and readings that generate an understanding of cross cultural principles and practices in an global economy
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
03. Demonstrate effective experiential learning skills, enhance self awareness and cultural emotional intelligence
- Activities:
- Written reflections, discussions and site visits with industry within an international context
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Apply global reasoning, standards or codes of practices relevant to international trade and make decisions that are informed by globalisation.
- Activities:
- Cultural site visits, class lectures, industry site visits, lectures by industry specialists
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Week 01-08, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size40
Enrolment information Interview Consultation
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClare D'Souza
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 01 - 08
Twelve 16.0 days field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 01 to week 08 and delivered via face-to-face.
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Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual: Reflection Diary | Maintain a reflective journal and enter day to day entries during the course of the trip. Ongoing participation and tasks broadly equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 03 |
| Individual: Business Proposal (2000 words) | Prepare an international business proposal by applying the experience gained from the tour. Students should be able to apply evidence based local knowledge. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual: Essay (2000 words) | Students should be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, cultural foramalization and mastery of the basic principles of internationalisation | 45 | 01, 02, 04 |