BEX3622 Issues in global business
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX3622 Issues in global business is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEX3622
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX3622
No unit lists BEX3622 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Students must have completed 72 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. More information on this unit is available here.
Overview
This unit requires students to examine a broad range of social-cultural, political-legal and macro business environmental issues that can impact enterprises operating in a global environment. Through the use of research and an analysis of current events, students are confronted with specific challenges of conducting business in a global context. These challenges may include but are not limited to: economic health and societal well-being; environmental sustainability; cross-cultural relationships; technological innovation; and political risk. The unit encourages an awareness and appreciation of the complexity surrounding these issues in the development of strategic business responses.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for BEX3622.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define globalisation
- 2
argue both the contributions and criticisms associated with globalisation
- 3
identify and explore macro contexts encountered in global business, including the political-legal, economic, socio-cultural, technological and environmental
- 4
analyse the impact of major contextual issues on a variety of product and service industries
- 5
develop strategic responses to specific issues affecting businesses operating in a global context
- 6
demonstrate competence in critical and reflective thinking
- 7
acquire and demonstrate team skills including planning, collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, communication and presentation skills.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Nell Kimberley
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX3622?
BEX3622 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX3622 offered?
BEX3622 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is BEX3622?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.