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12025 (v.3) Business Research Project (Graduate) 593
Area: | Graduate School of Business |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | China study tour, business research project. Individual students will pursue an independent study project under the direction and supervision of a Curtin staff member. Rigorous and comprehensive by nature, the project incorporates an in-depth study of doing business in China, culminating in a two week study tour of Beijing and Shanghai. Provides opportunities to research, first hand, the business cultural norms of China. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Compared the salient cultural and demographic differences between Australia and China. Identified, analysed, compared and discussed in depth business enterprises, work practices, foreign trade, marketing or other selected topics. Appreciated the effects of cultural norms upon the success or otherwise of international business operating within China. Evaluated and interpreted observations through a research project. Presented research findings, major paper. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Blackman, Carolyn. (2000), China Business - The Rules of the Game. St Leonards, N.S.W. Allen and Unwin. Renvid, J. and Yong, L. (2000), Doing Business with China. 3rd ed. London, Kogan Page. Murrell, Thomas (1999), A.C. China Media, The Ethics of Influence - How to Target the World's Largest Market. Subiaco, W.A. 8M Media and Communications. Haley, G.T., (1998), New Asian Emperors - The Overseas Chinese, Their Strategies and Competitive Advantages. Oxford, Boston. Butterworth Heinemann. (2000), China'sInternational Transactions - Trade and Investment. North Ryde, N.S.W. LBC Information Services. (1999), Business Opportunities in North Eastern China. Nan Yang Business Report Series. Singapore, Prentice Hall. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major Project 50%. Post-Tour Presentation 10%. Pre-departure Presentation 10%. Tour Participation and Reflection Log 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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