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LB5236 - International Political Economy

Credit points: 3
Year: 2020
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

Students will explore the differences in the ways that business and the political economy are interrelated in some of the major trading economies. The post-World War II transformations of these economies are discussed, particular as it relates to the differential outcomes for each economy. In particular, business/government relations and the political economic choices made since Bretton Woods are a core of the class.

Learning Outcomes

  • critically analyse complex business-related knowledge and practice from both historical and recent perspectives;
  • apply creative and innovative thinking effectively to business theory and practice;
  • present complex business analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using clear and fluent communication.

Subject Assessment

  • end of semester exam (40%)
  • assignments (40%)
  • individual presentation (20%).
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations: 		BU5104

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2020
Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
Lecturer: Mr Dwight Lemke.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: WWW - LearnJCU

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2020
Coord/Lect: Dr Stephane Le Queux.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
  • assessment and self-directed study

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2020
Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 06-Aug-2020
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
Census Date 06-Aug-2020
Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
Lecturers: Mr Ian Kirkwood, Mr Luke Spiller.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
Census Date 09-Apr-2020
Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
Lecturers: Mr Ian Kirkwood, Mr Luke Spiller.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
Census Date 03-Dec-2020
Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
Lecturers: Mr Ian Kirkwood, Mr Luke Spiller.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.