Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour
150 contact hours including Pre and post departure seminars and tour
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
This unit familiarises students with the issues, debates and processes of working and doing business in Europe, and its possible impact on Australia. This unit investigates innovative practices and business issues in Europe, visiting cities such as London and Paris to look at how innovation is conducted in Europe and the tolerance to risk. In addition, the study tour visits social impact hubs to investigate the role of social impact in Europe. Students develop an appreciation and understanding of approaches towards doing innovative business and networking in Europe.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
HE Block 8
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
27-October-2025
07-December-2025
07-December-2025
Last self-enrolment date
27-October-2025
Census date
07-November-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
21-November-2025
Results released date
23-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of innovative business practices in Europe
- Display an understanding of the business relationship Australia has with Europe
- Communicate proficiently in professional practice with a variety of audiences and work as an effective leader or member of a team
- Analyse the major current trade issues between the Europe and Australia
- Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Tour Non-Scheduled Learning | 25.00 | 6 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 10 - 20% | 5 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 15 - 20% | 1,5 |
| Presentation | Individual | 15 - 20% | 1,2,4 |
| Project 1 | Group | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Project 2 | Individual | 30 - 50% | 1,2,4 |
Content
- Innovation in business practices
- Cross cultural business practices
- Foundations of business in Europe
- Understanding of trade between Australia and Europe
- Understanding of global business practices
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.