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BUSS1331: Future of Business (China Study Tour)

2020 unit information

This unit is a short-term study tour that occurs in China to introduce students to the future of business in China. The unit is offered in partnership with Fanfan Studios in Shanghai and it takes place in Shanghai, Suzhou and nearby providences. This unit includes a pre-departure workshop, which will focus on preparing for travel, employability, cultural awareness and professional identity as well as an online re-entry workshop upon completion of the business tour in China. The in-country itinerary will include cultural and industry visits with culture classes forming an important part of the schedule as well as networking and mentoring opportunities with a number of local, global business executives and Chinese University students. The program has been designed to introduce students to the future of business in China and is an introductory overseas experience for students who are interested in doing business in China

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Work Integrated Learning Hub

Code BUSS1331
Academic unit Work Integrated Learning Hub
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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Completion of at least 24 credit points (including BUSS1000 or BUSS1001)
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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BUSS2330
Assumed knowledge:
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A sound understanding of business and strong written and oral communication skills

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. communicate effectively and professionally using a range of communication modes in business contexts
  • LO2. work productively, collaboratively and openly in diverse groups and across cultural boundaries
  • LO3. work effectively in interdisciplinary settings and build broader perspectives and more contextualised forms of understanding
  • LO4. evaluate issues relating to business ethics, sustainability and social responsibility in addressing business challenges
  • LO5. make a positive contribution to a team-based structure.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive July 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable

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Additional advice

Permission is required to enrol in this unit. Further information and application process is outlined at https://sydney.edu.au/students/business-study-tours.html or contact the Careers and Employability Office for details: business.placements@sydney.edu.au.