TRADE 5001 - International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

International Trade: Strategies and Opportunities consists of three modules: Module IV: New Opportunities in International Trade: politics of trade negotiations; dealing with unfair competition; new opportunities - China, Chinese Taipei and the WTO; understanding statistics and other trade information. Module V: Practical Aspects of International Trade: practical preparations for entering export markets; partnership possibilities in international trade; assistance in exporting. Module VI: WTO's 'New Issues': services, intellectual property rights, competition policy and investment.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code TRADE 5001
    Course International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities
    Coordinating Unit Institute for International Trade
    Term Semester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact 3 x 1.5 day intensive modules
    Quota A quota of 70 applies
    Assessment Essays/projects at conclusion of Modules IV & V; final exam
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mr Andrew Stoler

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    The International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities course aims to build internationally competitive knowledge and understanding in the area of international trade by challenging students to engage in cognitive and critical thinking skills; and requiring them to demonstrate the ability to analyse and integrate information across the broad disciplines of economics, law and politics in both a domestic and international context.

    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1 Understand the new opportunities in international trade through studying global supply chains, regional integration and the entrance of major Asian countries into the WTO (i.e. China, Chinese Taipei & Vietnam)
    2 Understand the basic elements of regional trade integration by reviewing the main free trade agreements and from a sectoral aspect
    3 Understand how the practical aspects of international trade including the entering of export markets, financing and export assistance, legal regulations and documentation as well as government controls such as quarantine and customs
    4 Understand the “new issues” in international trade including investment, trade in services, competition policy and trade and climate change policies
    5 Develop an understanding of how international trade agreements influence the development and adaptation of Australian trade policy through domestic legislation
    6 Critically examine the operation and application of international trade agreements in a practical context
    7 Develop effective skills, both orally and in writing, in the construction of policy argument and analysis on international trade issues
    8 Develop effective skills in international trade research
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 5, 6, 7
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 6
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 6, 7
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 7
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 6
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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