ECW3301 - Case studies in international trade - 2017

Students will deepen their knowledge of Australia's traditional and emerging trading partners through lectures and contact with business people who have successful records in this field; case studies of particular countries covering economic, legal and financial aspects, will be undertaken in depth; successful Australian exporters will be examined; practical visits to operating entities to bring the topic to life.

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. understand Australia's traditional and emerging trading partners
2. understand the process of international trade, the parties involved and their functions
3. be able to argue a point of view in a structured setting and to question and participate in a team environment
4. develop a professional attitude whilst interfacing with industry practitioners
5. acquire knowledge of the application of the case study method of study.

Within semester assessment: 40% + Examination: 60%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Dr Audrey Siah

Students must have passed ECG2721 or ECW2721 before undertaking this unit.

ECF3301