BTX3010 · Global trade in practice

Overview

You will immerse yourself in the practice of international trade and cross‑border sales through simulations, site visits and structured debriefs that link global trade rules to what firms actually do. You will focus on trade relationships between Australia and a selected country or region, and see how international rules, agreements, standards and informal norms shape trade between these economies. In real business settings, you will explore how these rules interact with commercial goals, brand and reputation, relationships, and bigger questions about ethics and sustainability. By the end of the unit, you will be able to connect the rulebook to business strategy and real‑world constraints, and explain how the way rules are designed and used influences how global business is done.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. analyse international trade and sales frameworks and evaluate how they apply to complex cross‑border business situations, taking into account commercial objectives and risks in real‑world settings;
2. communicate reasoned analysis of international trade issues in clear written, oral and visual formats, tailored to cross‑cultural audiences in business contexts;
3. collaborate in diverse teams to produce coherent group outcomes by integrating different perspectives and fulfilling assigned roles;
4. evaluate how international trade frameworks shape the interests of different actors (such as producers, importers, firms and governments), across different markets, countries or cultures;
5. assess the ethical, sustainability and broader social responsibility implications of international trade decisions, and responses of businesses and other actors to ethical, sustainable challenges in a global context.

Workload

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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.