BEX5727 Engaging with international business
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX5727 Engaging with international business is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Summer B at Overseas. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer B
- Overseas
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEX5727
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX5727
No unit lists BEX5727 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 24 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 you to examine a broad range of social, cultural, legal and political issues that can impact on the strategy and operations of businesses operating in a global business environment. Through the use of readings, case studies, and an analysis of current events, you are confronted with some specific challenges of doing business in a global context. This unit focuses on developing skills, addressing various global issues and how they affect business, as well as aspects of global citizenship, cultural sensitivity and effective teamwork.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester B | Overseas | Immers blk |
| Trimester 2 | Overseas | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Written60%
- Presentation40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
recognise issues affecting businesses operating in a global context
- 2
develop and present strategic responses to specific issues affecting businesses operating in a global context with due consideration to sustainable, responsible and ethical business practices
- 3
acquire team skills including team leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, communication and presentation skills
- 4
develop reflective practice skills in relation to individual learning.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops1 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Keryn Chalmers
- Dr Jacqueline O'Toole
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX5727?
BEX5727 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX5727 offered?
In 2026, BEX5727 runs in Summer B at Overseas.
How much work is BEX5727?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX5727 have an exam?
No. BEX5727 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.