bua5mst mba study tour
MBA STUDY TOUR
BUA5MST
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The MBA Study Tour is an elective subject that provides MBA students with an opportunity to particpate in an international or domestic study tour. Adopting an experiential learning approach, you will explore business systems and investigate current challenges facing organsiations. These will include issues in management, marketing, finance, international business, and/or human resources, with a focus on socially responsible decision-making. The study tours will provide a deep learning experience enabling you to apply your theorteical knowledge in a real-life business environment. Admission will be subject to the availability of resources within the School and the permission of the MBA Programme Director.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BUA5PSD; and Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must have achieved a WAM of 70 or more This subject can only be taken with the permission of the MBA Director.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and critically reflect upon your knowledge, attitudes and values as they apply to your professional practice and area of inquiry.
- Activities:
- Site visits and guest presentations at location; research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Assess the influence of cultural factors on the individual, on business and on professional behaviour.
- Activities:
- Site visits and guest presentations at location; research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Demonstate an understanding of the business environment of the location visited
- Activities:
- Site visits and guest presentations at location; research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Write critically on contemporary business issues.
- Activities:
- Site visits and guest presentations at location; research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Week 44-47, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 44 - 45
Four 8.0 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block delivery off-shore"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Report (2000-2500 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual Reflective Essay (1500-2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Journal (1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |