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ANU College of Business and Economics
The over-arching goal of this in-country intensive course is to provide students with an exposure to the business environment of the selected country through site visits to corporations, NGOs and government agencies. It will also provide an opportunity to understand the cultural and historical dimensions that shape business practice. This course will also emphasise personal and professional development in key areas such as leadership, management, marketing, entrepreneurship and international business. The course will typically involve a visit of up to 10 days in the selected country. Students will be selected to enrol in the course following a competitive application process. Specific details for each in-country program will be published on the College of Business and Economics website. Students will only be permitted to travel upon completion of ANU required documentation including, where required, the travel to a high risk destination form, and the approval of all documentation by the relevant delegate. Disclaimer: Applicants are advised that due to circumstances beyond the University's control (for example, specific international security concerns and international health crises) it may not be possible for students to commence or complete this course as advertised.
Country Diagnostic Report
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4
Individual Learning Report
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 5, 6
Participation
Learning outcomes 4
Students taking this course are expected to commit 130 hours to complete the work. This will include: 2 pre-departure seminars (3 hours each) on the business and economic topics related to unique industry environments of the selected country; A visit of up to 10 days to local government agencies, businesses, and communities in the selected country; and 1 post-trip seminar (3 hours); and The time required for course preparation and completion of assessment tasks. Work Integrated Learning Fieldwork Students will be involved in learning activities that occur off-campus and in person.
Information about the prescribed textbook (if any) will be made available via the Class Summary.