International Business in the Italian Context
Unit code: HBI562
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | One Teaching Period |
| Contact hours | 36 Hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | Completion of all Stage 1 units or equivalent |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
An elective unit of study in the following programs:
Master of Commerce (International Business)
Master of Commerce (International Business)
Aims and objectives
At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Familiarise students with the contemporary Italian business practices
- Understand the business environment in Italy
- Recognise and analyse the factors unique to Italy
- Appreciate the commercial relationship between Australia and Italy
- Understand Italy’s place in the global market place
- Work effectively in a team environment.
Assessment
Group presentation 10-20%Individual assignment 20-30%
Class contribution 10%
Class exam 40-50%
Generic skills outcomes
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.
Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:
- Ability to engage in critical inquiry and discussion
- Teamwork skills
- Presentation and communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Ability to work independently
