ECC2550 - Business in Asia

Offered

Not offered in 2007

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

Three contact hours per week

Prerequisites

ECC1000 and one of ECC1100 or ECC2100 or equivalent

Prohibitions

ECC3550, ECC4355, ECF2550, ECF3550