Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour
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
50 credit points
07-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced and coherent knowledge of innovative business practices in Europe
- Apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- Critically analyse the commercial and political relationships between Australia and Europe
- Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes
- Communicate proficiently and in a professional manner to a variety of audiences and operate as a member or leader of a team
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Tour Non-Scheduled Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| TOTAL | 264 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 10 - 20% | 4 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 15 - 20% | 1,3,4 |
| Presentation | Individual | 15 - 20% | 1,3 |
| Project 1 | Group | 10 - 20% | 1,3,5 |
| Project 2 | Individual | 30 - 50% | 1,2,3 |
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
- Analysis of future business practices
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.