BUSN9225 Special Masters Topic in International Business

Mr Max Smith

2016

4.5

1 x 2-hour negotiated program weekly

1 Admission into MBA-Master of Business Administration
1a Admission into MBAA-Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
1b Admission into MBAS-Master of Business Administration
1c Admission into MBASIB-Master of Business Administration (International Business)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c))

Students must submit an Ask Trim request for Topic Coordinator's approval.

BUSN9220 has been successfully completed

This topic is offered to Masters students pursuing a customised topic in International Business. The actual content and assessment is negotiated between the student and topic coordinator/supervisor. The topic can involve a literature-based review, a project, completion of some coursework with a substantial individual assignment or similar customised work.

The aim of this topic is to provide students with the opportunity to undertake individual and specialised study in an area related to International business. The topic proposal and assessment is negotiated between the student and topic coordinator/supervisor.

On successful completion of this topic, students will be able to:

Search online databases for academic articles relevant to their area of research
Perform an effective literature review
Use case study methods to assess the sustainability reporting of a firm
Differentiate between the modes of sustainability practices of a firm on a global scale
Learn to apply the GRI in determining the nature and extent of a firms sustainability practices
Write an academic paper that meets the standards of a professional /academic journal
Interpret financial reports and other publically available data to determine the extent to which a firm is sustainable
Assess a global firm's level and nature of sustainability.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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