ECC2550

Business in Asia (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Ms Lesley McKaig

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: The recent economic and social development of selected Asian countries, especially the role of the business sector. Topics include entrepreneurship; technological change; the dynamics of comparative advantage; import substitution versus export-oriented industrial growth; the development state; the stages of business growth.

Assessment: Written (3000-word essay): 35% + Tutorial assessment: 15% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week

Prerequisites: ECC1000 and one of ECC1100 or ECC2100 or equivalent

Prohibitions: ECC3550, ECC3554, ECF2550, ECF3550