mgt3bpa asian business project a
ASIAN BUSINESS PROJECT A
MGT3BPA
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will build on and apply the knowledge and skills you have previously developed through your studies. You will be guided in the planning and execution of a major project by an academic staff member, but much of the work will be undertaken independently. You will work in teams of no more than four with a business partner on a major project that investigates the feasibility of expanding business activities into another country. You will liaise with the business partner to choose a country of interest. The project will include, but not be limited to, an analysis of the current position of the business, a market analysis, environmental scan, financial forecast, and a marketing plan. The projects will be developed and presented to a panel in English.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The supervision of students enrolled in this subject will be carried out by Sup de Co staff in Montpellier and by La Trobe University staff.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline Specific | NA | Recommended | NA | NA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate understanding and application of theoretical approaches to practical business problems.
- Activities:
- Major assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Plan and manage an agreed major project in conjunction with a business 'client' and university supervisor.
- Activities:
- Project brief and schedule Project plan
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
03. Actively engage in informed discussions and use teamwork in a problem solving setting.
- Activities:
- Presentation and major assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Verbally present the findings of the project in English to professional standards.
- Activities:
- Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
05. Produce a written report in English and French which demonstrates high level analytical skills.
- Activities:
- Major assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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France, 2017, Semester 1, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project (equivalent to 3000 words each) | This is a 30 cp subject | 40 | 01, 05 |
| Group presentation in English (all members to participate- 1500 words each equivalent) | 20 | 03, 04 | |
| Project brief and schedule (1000 words equivalent) | 15 | 02 | |
| Project plan (1500 words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03 |