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MGMT3001 – Global Business Strategy

2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances

Notice

As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.

To check the availability of face-to-face and online 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.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convener
Associate Professor Yue Wang
Consultation time: 4-5pm Wednesday
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
20cp at 2000 level or above including BUS202 or MGMT2002
Corequisites Corequisites
10cp from BUS or BBA or MGMT units at 3000 level
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit introduces a set of strategic management concepts and ideas to examine the key business policy decisions in managing an international business including: sources of competitive advantage in international competition; foreign market expansion strategies; international strategic alliances; global competitive dynamics; product and geographic diversification strategies; multinational organisational structures; and international corporate governance systems. By the end of the unit students should have an advanced understanding of the principles of developing a strategy for an international business as well the key factors that the firm must consider in respect of its external environment. Students are expected to critically apply the theoretical principles and concepts developed in this unit to solve real-world business problems through the use of the latest case studies, class debates/discussions, and presentations throughout the semester.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Develop an advanced understanding of the key theoretical principles and concepts in strategic management and their implications for international business
  • ULO2: Evaluate and synthesise a variety of theoretical concepts and principles and critically apply them to solve key strategic problems and issues in global business
  • ULO3: Produce and deliver a persuasive and critical analysis in reflective writing and oral presentation for cases/issues related to global business strategy, both individually and in a team

General Assessment Information

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.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Essay 30% No Week 10
Case Study Presentation 30% No Weekly in tutorials (weeks 7-13)
Problem Solving Analysis 40% No Week 13

Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 30%

 

An essay of up to 2,000 words worth 30%.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate and synthesise a variety of theoretical concepts and principles and critically apply them to solve key strategic problems and issues in global business
  • Produce and deliver a persuasive and critical analysis in reflective writing and oral presentation for cases/issues related to global business strategy, both individually and in a team

Case Study Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Weekly in tutorials (weeks 7-13)
Weighting: 30%

 

A group presentation up to 45 minutes based on a group case study worth 30%. 15% of the mark is allocated to individual performance, and 15% as a group mark.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate and synthesise a variety of theoretical concepts and principles and critically apply them to solve key strategic problems and issues in global business
  • Produce and deliver a persuasive and critical analysis in reflective writing and oral presentation for cases/issues related to global business strategy, both individually and in a team

Problem Solving Analysis

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%

 

Multiple case studies of up to 2,500 words worth 40%.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop an advanced understanding of the key theoretical principles and concepts in strategic management and their implications for international business
  • Evaluate and synthesise a variety of theoretical concepts and principles and critically apply them to solve key strategic problems and issues in global business

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Required Text

There is no prescribed textbook for the unit. But students MUST purchase Unit Reader from bookshop. Throughout this course students are expected to read all materials in the Unit Reader. Additional reading material may be provided in the lectures. To enhance your knowledge, students are strongly recommended to look at the following publications.

Recommended books:

  • Besanko, D., Dranove, D., S. Schaefer, and M. Shanley, 2016. Economics of Strategy, 7th edition, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (or new editions)
  • Peng, M., 2017. Global Strategy, 4th edition, Cengage Learning. (or new editions) 

Recommended journals:

  • Journal of International Business Studies
  • Journal of World Business
  • Journal of International Management
  • International Business Review
  • Management International Review
  • Asia Pacific Journal of Management

Unit Web Page

The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/

Technology Used and Required

Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/).

iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students.

Zoom will be used as the online platform for all classes and consultations. Students should familiarise themselves with the use of Zoom.

Delivery Format and Other Details

Number and length of classes: 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial, i.e. 3 hours online Zoom per week unless indicated otherwise in the lecture schedule. Classes may vary due to public holiday(s)

Tutorials will commence in Week 2.

All classes and consultations will be conducted online via Zoom. Student presentations will also be delivered via Zoom. Students should familirise themselves with the use of Zoom for recording and presenting their presentations.

The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at:  http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

Recommended readings

Recommended readings are provided via Leganto on the iLearn Unit page

Inherent Requirements

None

Unit Schedule

Please see iLearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.


Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook