ECX5550 Business in Asia
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECX5550 Business in Asia is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ECX5550
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECX5550
No unit lists ECX5550 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Winter semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Summer semester B | Caulfield | Blended |
Assessment
- Exercise15%
- Demonstration15%
- Presentation20%
- Examination50%
- Exercise20%
- Project80%
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
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based 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. 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 your 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.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
ECX5550 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor He-Ling Shi
- Dr Anupama Sethi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECX5550?
ECX5550 has no prerequisites.
When is ECX5550 offered?
In 2027, ECX5550 runs in Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ECX5550?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECX5550 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECX5550?
ECX5550 is part of Business economics.