Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Monica Ren
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
70cp at 1000 level or above including BUS201 or MGMT1005
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to the key concepts of business operations from a firm perspective while internationalising. Major issues considered include modes of international expansion; the management of international strategic cooperation; an emphasis on small to medium size businesses and how they compete on a global level; and the development of new international organisation forms and their implications for management in various functional and operational areas. Structure and strategy are explored from the perspective of their roles as foundations of the organisation, with an emphasis on how all types of businesses have grappled with the operational and organisational challenges of International Business. Skills in problem solving and teamwork are developed. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Assessment Policy:
Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Individual Case Study Analysis | 15% | No | Week 5 |
Group Project Report | 35% | No | Week 12 |
Final Online Examination | 50% | No | University Examination Period |
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 11 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 15%
Case method immerses students in realistic business situations--which include incomplete information, time constraints, and conflicting goals. A case study analysis requires the systematic investigation of a key international business operation topic and the development of a written argument with cognitive and research skills. Case study analysis is expected to develop coherent arguments, be founded on thorough research, and provide insight into the topic area. Please check the weekly tutorial case and topical questions from the unit schedule. One submission of up to 1,500 words is required.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 35%
Analyse an Australian manufacturing company’s internationalisation strategy into any international market. Use any two topics from your textbook as the direction for the group project’s theoretical research base. Students will submit: 1) A group report of up to 2,000 words will be submitted (worth 15% - group mark). It will be a detailed analysis of a situation using empirical data and research. Reports are used to assess critical thinking, analytical and research skills. As this is a group exercise all members of the group are expected to contribute actively and substantially. 2) A 5-minute video presentation of the group report. All students must be in the video (worth 10% - marked individually). 3) Individual response to a set of question(s) regarding their teamwork experience (worth 10% - marked individually). Length is up to 500 words.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 50%
A two-hour online final examination, administered via iLearn, will be held during the University Examination Period.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required Text |
Cavusgil, Knight and Riesenberger, 2017, International Business: The New Realities, Global Edition, Pearson. |
Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au |
Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
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Recommended Readings |
Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page |
Inherent Requirements | None |
Please see iLearn.
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