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 2023 in Winter and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Winter, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Winter semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| November teaching period | Caulfield | Block on |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
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
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- 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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ECX5550 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor He-Ling Shi
- Dr Anupama Sethi
- Dr Wenli Cheng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECX5550?
ECX5550 has no prerequisites.
When is ECX5550 offered?
In 2023, ECX5550 runs in Winter and Semester 2 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 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ECX5550?
ECX5550 is part of Business economics.