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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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BX2991 - International Business Immersion

Credit points:03
Year:2023
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    This subject provides an opportunity for students to be exposed to business practices in a foreign country within the Indo-Pacific region. Through this subject, students will develop a greater understanding of the region, gain insights into business operations across politically, economically and socio-culturally diverse environments, and consider contributions businesses make to communities and global economies. Students will also acquire skills that will assist them in becoming more effective intercultural communicators. In this subject, students are required to engage in excursions and field trips.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the College of Business, Law & Governance for details.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically analyse and evaluate business issues and practices in socio-culturally diverse international contexts
  • Utilise cultural insights to evaluate the key challenges of operating businesses effectively and sustainably in particular regions
  • Demonstrate a capacity for personal reflection and self-development in relation to international business practice

Subject Assessment

  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
  • Written > Project report - (50%) - Individual
  • Written > Proposal - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Availabilities

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 11, Placement/fieldwork, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 07 Dec 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Nov 2023 to Friday, 09 Feb 2024
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Online Seminars
  • 2 Weeks - Overseas

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 5, Placement/fieldwork, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) (not available in 2023)

Census date:Thursday, 04 May 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 17 Apr 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Online Seminars
  • 2 Weeks - Overseas