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.
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. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 30% | No | Week 10 |
Case Study Presentation | 30% | No | Weekly in tutorials (weeks 7-13) |
Problem Solving Analysis | 40% | No | Week 13 |
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%.
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.
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%.
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 |
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:
Recommended journals:
|
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 |
Please see iLearn.
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.
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 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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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
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