This unit focuses upon strategic decision making as an essential aspect of international trade operations. These decisions focus upon economic, financial and efficient positioning of a company and its exports in the international market place in terms of productivity improvements, organisation of viable production and organisation of effective transportation facilities.
Unit details
Prerequisites
BEO1106 - Business Statistics
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse the concepts relating to a portfolio of trade operational tools and trade promotion; | ||
| 2. | Demonstrate a professional approach to international trade through the proposition of appropriate resolutions to specific trade expansion problems and issues; | ||
| 3. | Demonstrate competence in obtaining relevant results (through appropriate use of models, quantitative techniques, Excel, and the use of government trade organisations that provide data and assistance on trade) for analysis and decision making; and | ||
| 4. | Justify, generate and present professional technical reports that enhance effective decision-making in trade operations. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Group Case Plan | 10% |
| Exercise | In-class Exercise(s) | 20% |
| Report | Group Case Study Report | 30% |
| Test | Final Assessment (Individual, in-class) | 40% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Research Plan and Report | 30% |
| Test | Mid-semester Test | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
Required reading
Operation Management (13th ed.).
Stevenson, W. (2018).
New York: McGraw Hill.
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