TRADE 7007 - MNCs, Trade & Sustainable Development
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code TRADE 7007 Course MNCs, Trade & Sustainable Development Coordinating Unit Institute for International Trade Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 36 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge TRADE 5000 Assessment Typically, participation, group work, online quizzes, final assignment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Peter Draper
Name: Professor Peter Draper Role: Jean Monnet Chair in Trade and Environment Email: peter.draper@adelaide.edu.au Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:1 Comprehend evolving global trade-related architectures for regulating sustainability 2 Understand the European Union and developed countries’ central role in driving regulatory design 3 Evaluate how sustainability regulations affect MNCs’ international business via global value chains 4 Analyse how markets respond to sustainability regulations and fill regulatory gaps 5 Contextualise MNCs’ international business strategies in relation to evolving sustainability architectures 6 Apply knowledge of regulatory architectures in practical case-study settings 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3,4,5,6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5,6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required readings will be provided online via MyUni.
Recommended Resources
These will be provided via Myuni.Online Learning
Resources will be provided via Myuni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will be offered face-to-face, with online/remote should circumstances warrant it.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students are expected to actively engage with prescribed and recommended readings, and in-class discussions. Being a standard course the workload will be within the standard prescribed hours. The third module will be student-led and anchored on an intensive group-work project that will be time-intensive, albeit immensely rewarding.Learning Activities Summary
Precise activities, including the workflow, will be communicated through Myuni. In general they will consist of a mix of discussion boards, in-class discussions stimulated by formal lectures delivered in seminar format, and the capstone group project presentation rounded off by an individual assignment.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task Weighting Learning outcome Multiple choice quiz 5% 1 Class discussion 10% 1,2,3,4 Group project 30% 3,4,5,6 Peer assessment 5% 3,4,5,6 Individual assignment 50% 5,6 Total 100%
Due dates will be communicated through Myuni.Assessment Related Requirements
These will be provided in Myuni.Assessment Detail
Multiple choice quiz (5%)
The quiz is based on the pre-course e-learning material provided in Myuni.
Class Discussion (10%)
At various points during the formal delivery of material the class will discuss the issues raised and their significance for MNEs.
Group Project (30%)
Details will be provided in Myuni.
Peer Assessment (5%)
Students will be required to score the contributions made to the group by each of the members of the group.
Individual Assignment (50%)
Details will be provided in Myuni.Submission
Assignments must be submitted as follows:
1. Softcopy through Turnitin on MyUni
All assignments must be presented professionally with clear headings, appropriate referencing and using one and a half spacing.
Extensions will only be granted if requests are received in writing to the course coordinator at least 24 hours before the final due date unless they are requested on medical or compassionate grounds and are supported by appropriate documents.
Your assignment must include an assignment cover sheet which can be downloaded from MyUni under “Assignments”. Each page must be numbered with your student ID and name.
Please contact the course coordinator, preferably by email, for assistance or guidance in relation to course work, assignments or any concerns that may arise. Assignments will normally be returned two weeks after they have been submitted.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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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