James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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LB5236 - International Political Economy
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance |
Subject Description
- Students will explore the differences in the ways that business and the political economy are interrelated in some of the major trading economies. The post-World War II transformations of these economies are discussed, particular as it relates to the differential outcomes for each economy. In particular, business/government relations and the political economic choices made since Bretton Woods are a core of the class.
Learning Outcomes
- critically analyse complex business-related knowledge and practice from both historical and recent perspectives
- apply creative and innovative thinking effectively to business theory and practice
- present complex business analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using clear and fluent communication
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Briefing paper - (40%) - 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BU5104
Availabilities
JCU Brisbane, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Feb 2023 to Saturday, 13 May 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce DR Graeme Cotter |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Luke Spiller |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce DR Graeme Cotter |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Luke Spiller |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Oct 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce DR Graeme Cotter |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Andrew Papadimos |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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