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FOBE320 – Global Business Corporate Engagement
2016 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
PACE Officer
Matthew Howard
Contact via email
E4A level 1
Jen McPherson
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an academic foundation for student placements with international organisations. The unit examines key business decisions that are required in developing international organisational strategy taking into account a range of stakeholder perspectives. This experience requires students (working individually or in teams) to complete a major project or fill a business role within an international organisation. Students will work collaboratively with peers and an industry mentor or supervisor, and gain a sound understanding of the international business context.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge and skills learned at university to perform successfully in a placement with an international business.
- Critically examine ethical and sustainability practices in an international business based on theory, organisational environment and cultural context.
- Critically reflect on experience in an international business to identify areas of key learning.
General Assessment Information
In order to complete the unit, students are required to complete the placement as agreed with their host organisation and the assessment tasks for the unit. Detailed instructions for each assessment task are available on iLearn. The instructions include information about content, submission methods, due dates, late penalties and marking guides or rubrics.
Task 1a, Task 2 and Task 3 must all be submitted via links on iLearn. Task 1b may either be signed, scanned and submitted via the link on iLearn or a hard copy may be submitted in a seminar by week 13. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission - 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after solutions have been posted.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| Task 1 Placement evaluation | 30% | Wks 4,13 | No | ||
| Task 2 Report | 30% | Week 8 | No | ||
| Task 3 Final project | 40% | week 12 | No |
Task 1 Placement evaluation
Due: Wks 4,13
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Task 1 consists of two parts. In Task 1a (15% due in week 4) students complete an online self-evaluation and consult with their placement supervisor to draft development goals for their placement. In Task 1b (15% due in week 13) the supervisor completes an evaluation of the student's performance based on criteria in the placement evaluation marking guide (available on iLearn) and the development goals identified in Task 1a. The student also evaluates their performance based on their development goals.
Task 1a must be submitted through the link on iLearn. No hard copies will be accepted. Task 1b may either be signed, scanned and submitted via the link on iLearn or a hard copy may be submitted in a seminar by week 13. Marking criteria are available on iLearn.
In order to complete the unit, students must submit the placement evaluation. During the placement, the supervisor will assess student performance using the supervisor's placement evaluation marking guide. If performance is rated unsatisfactory at any time during the placement, the student will be invited to a meeting to discuss performance and develop a plan for improvement. If performance does not improve to a satisfactory level, the placement may be discontinued.
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission - 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge and skills learned at university to perform successfully in a placement with an international business.
Task 2 Report
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Students identify one ethical situation and one issue relevant to sustainability in the international business where they are completing their work placement. The examples may showcase ethical and sustainable choices, or they may highlight areas for improvement. Students draw on academic literature to critically discuss the examples. Stakeholder perspectives are considered, and students make recommendations for improving practice. Reports must be submitted through the link on iLearn. No hard copies will be accepted. Marking criteria are available on iLearn.
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission - 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically examine ethical and sustainability practices in an international business based on theory, organisational environment and cultural context.
Task 3 Final project
Due: week 12
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
For the final project students select a topic based on a theme from the unit (professional communication, organisational culture, business ethics or sustainability) that is relevant to their experience working for an international business. Next, students identify a key message they learned about that topic that they anticipate will be useful in future work or studies. Then, students reflect on how best to communicate what they have learned to their peers and develop a teaching resource (comic book, video, blog, game, poster, instruction manual, etc.) to convey the lesson. Students are required to submit a brief explanatory note to ensure the message is clearly communicated and the criteria for the assessment task have been met. Both the creative output (or a photograph/video of it) and the explanatory note must be submitted through the links on iLearn. The best examples may be selected for use (with permission) in future semesters. Marking criteria are available on iLearn.
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission - 20% penalty). If a student does not present their teaching resource at the showcase seminar, there will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded marks. These penalties do not apply for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on experience in an international business to identify areas of key learning.
Delivery and Resources
Class Timetable
The class is run in internal mode. Because many of the unit hours are conducted at work placements, the on-campus portion of the unit is delivered via four 3-hour seminars. Please see the unit schedule for seminar topics and dates. Students are responsible for checking iLearn and/or email for updates to the seminar dates and times.
Textbook
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit.
Other Recommended Reading
Students need to be familiar with accessing academic sources from the library. Useful reading includes both recommended journals in the relevant discipline area and research on experiential learning in the work place.
Technology Used and Required
Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent), including in particular word processing, spread sheets and presentation software.
Email (student email address) and ilearn (https://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/) are both required for the unit.
Students should be able to access research databases through the library. They may find referencing software helpful.
To complete the final project (Task 3), students may choose to use recording, production or editing software on a phone, tablet or computer.
Prizes
Students of PACE units are eligible to apply for the prestigious Professor Judyth Sachs PACE prizes. See the following link for information and the application process: http://students.mq.edu.au/courses/professional_and_community_engagement/pace_prizes/.
See the Faculty website for information about other prizes: http://www.businessandeconomics.mq.edu.au/undergraduate_degrees/prizes_scholarships.
Unit Schedule
Below is the schedule for the four seminars. Students are responsible for checking email and ilearn for updates to the seminar offerings.
| Week | Day and time | Location | Topic |
| Week 1 | Thursday, 10am-1pm | W5C 320 | Placement preparedness |
| Week 5 | Thursday, 10am-1pm | W5C 320 | Ethics and sustainability |
| Week 8 | Thursday, 10am-1pm | W5C 320 | Reflection |
| Week 13 | Thursday, 10am-1pm | W5C 320 | Showcase |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
PACE-specific Policies
Early Commencement Procedure http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/participation_activity/procedure_commencement.html
Managing Other Commitments Procedure http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/participation_activity/procedure.html
Reasonable Adjustment Procedure http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/reasonable_adjust_pace/procedure.html
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge and skills learned at university to perform successfully in a placement with an international business.
- Critically examine ethical and sustainability practices in an international business based on theory, organisational environment and cultural context.
Assessment tasks
- Task 1 Placement evaluation
- Task 2 Report
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Critically reflect on experience in an international business to identify areas of key learning.
Assessment task
- Task 1 Placement evaluation
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically examine ethical and sustainability practices in an international business based on theory, organisational environment and cultural context.
- Critically reflect on experience in an international business to identify areas of key learning.
Assessment tasks
- Task 2 Report
- Task 3 Final project
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge and skills learned at university to perform successfully in a placement with an international business.
- Critically reflect on experience in an international business to identify areas of key learning.
Assessment tasks
- Task 1 Placement evaluation
- Task 2 Report
- Task 3 Final project
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Critically examine ethical and sustainability practices in an international business based on theory, organisational environment and cultural context.
Assessment tasks
- Task 2 Report
- Task 3 Final project
Changes from Previous Offering
The unit was previously offered in collaboration with an external service provider. The current session is offered internally with students placed in groups at several international businesses to work on international projects or challenges identified by the host organisation. Former students, industry partners and subject matter experts have been engaged in a curriculum co-creation project to update seminar materials and assessment tasks.