UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ECI3550 Business in Asia

Faculty of Business and Economics

ECI3550 Business in Asia is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2026: Not offered
Assessment: Exam 50%; and 3 other tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ECI3550

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

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After ECI3550

No unit lists ECI3550 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

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Overview

This unit focuses on the recent economic and social development of selected Asian economies, especially the role of the business sector. It explores the development state of selected Asian economies and the stages, causes and consequences of their economic growth. The growing internationalisation of these economies, in particular the stages of their business growth, processes and outcomes of economic policy reforms will also be examined.

Offerings in 2026

The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ECI3550.

Assessment

Quiz / Test
20%
Examination
50%
Written
25%
Demonstration
5%

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
apply basic concepts of economic analysis to an understanding of Asian economies
2
describe and interpret emerging economic trends in the Asian region, specifically in the selected Asian economies
3
appreciate the main characteristics of the business environment in the selected Asian economies
4
understand the role of government and the market as allocators of resources and engines of development
5
critically evaluate the dynamics of growth and change in selected Asian economies.

Workload and teaching

Seminars24 hours
Tutorials12 hours
Teaching approachResearch activities
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 allows you to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Research and Learning Online: http://www.monash.edu/rlo

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ECI3550?

ECI3550 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ECI3550 offered?

ECI3550 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

How much work is ECI3550?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ECI3550 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 20262027