Study Tour

Unit code:BBB7001Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

City Campus
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney

Prerequisites

Must have successfully completed at least 4 units.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit is designed for students undertaking an approved postgraduate study tour within the Victoria University Business School. Students participate in an organised short-term or long-term study tour that combines formal study with experiential learning in a particular culture and society. Students participate in a series of seminars hosted or organised by agencies, institutions or organisations approved by the School.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Critically analyse cross-cultural business operations to review relevance to other contemporary business situations;
Critically evaluate relationships between the factors affecting micro and macro business environment;
Investigate business problems and identify associated business opportunities; and,
Formulate strategic recommendations that are appropriate for the relevant international context in both written and oral form.