325-226 Business and Economy in South East Asia

One of 325-102 Business in the Global Economy, 325-103 Managing in the Asia Pacific Region, 316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics or 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics or any subject listed in the Asian studies program offered by the Faculty of Arts.

Southeast Asia is a diverse and complex region. This subject investigates the key elements and dynamics of the changing business environment in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between the economy, business and domestic politics and to the impact of international trends. Topics will include industrialisation and trade; labour force, industrial relations and education; financial liberalisation and foreign investment; urbanisation and the middle class; overseas Chinese and indigenous entrepreneurship; the development state; culture and business environment; and the Australian relationship with Southeast Asia.

• High level of development: oral communication; written communication; team work; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

• Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; statistical reasoning; use of computer software.

A 2-hour examination (50%), written assignment(s) totalling not more than 3500 words (35%) and tutorial participation (15%).

• Business and Economy in Southeast Asia: Tutorial Readings. (details from the department).