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MGMT2002 – International Business Operations

2022 – Session 1, In person/Online-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Monica Ren
monica.ren@mq.edu.au
Tutor
Dr Monica Rouvellas
monica.rouvellas@mq.edu.au
to be determined in tutorials
Tutor
Dr Somi Alizadeh
somi.alizadeh@mq.edu.au
Contact via Emails
to be determined in tutorials
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
70cp at 1000 level or above including BUS201 or MGMT1005
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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.

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: Assess challenges facing multinational corporations when implementing internationalisation from a firm's perspective.
  • ULO2: Evaluate the impact of contextual factors on the management of a firm's internationalisation.
  • ULO3: Research and analyse key internationalisation functional units and practices for an existing firm.
  • ULO4: Develop and justify management solutions for implementing internationalisation strategies.
  • ULO5: Successfully work in teams and reflect on teamwork strategies in achieving group objectives.

General Assessment Information

Late submissions of assessments 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, no extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available assessment-task marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will only be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.

No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g., quizzes, online tests.

Table 1: Penalty calculation based on submission time

Submission time after the due date (including weekends)

Penalty (% of available assessment task mark)

Example: for a non-timed assessment task marked out of 30

< 24 hours

10%

10% x 30 marks = 3-mark deduction

24-48 hours

20%

20% x 30 marks = 6-mark deduction

48-72 hours

30%

30% x 30 marks = 9-mark deduction

72-96 hours

40%

40% x 30 marks = 12-mark deduction

> 96 hours

100%

Assignment won’t be accepted

Special Consideration 

To request an extension on the due date/time for a timed or non-timed assessment task, you must submit a Special Consideration application. An application for Special Consideration does not guarantee approval.

The approved extension date for a student becomes the new due date for that student. The late submission penalties above then apply as of the new due date.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Individual Case Study Analysis 25% No Week 5
Group Project Report 45% No Week 12
Final Online Examination 30% No TBA University Exam Weeks

Individual Case Study Analysis

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 11 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 25%

 

A case study analysis report of up to 2,000 words worth 25%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the impact of contextual factors on the management of a firm's internationalisation.
  • Research and analyse key internationalisation functional units and practices for an existing firm.

Group Project Report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 45%

 

This assessments consists of two components worth 45% total. The first component is a group report of up to 3,000 words worth 25%. The second component is an individual reflection report of up to 1,500 words worth 20%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Assess challenges facing multinational corporations when implementing internationalisation from a firm's perspective.
  • Evaluate the impact of contextual factors on the management of a firm's internationalisation.
  • Research and analyse key internationalisation functional units and practices for an existing firm.
  • Develop and justify management solutions for implementing internationalisation strategies.
  • Successfully work in teams and reflect on teamwork strategies in achieving group objectives.

Final Online Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBA University Exam Weeks
Weighting: 30%

 

A two-hour online examination, administered via iLearn and worth 30% will be held during the University Examination Period.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Assess challenges facing multinational corporations when implementing internationalisation from a firm's perspective.

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

Cavusgil, Knight and Riesenberger, 2020, International Business: The New Realities, 5th Edition, 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
  • Number and length of classes: 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial, i.e. 3 hours online or mixture of face to face and online delivery per week unless indicated otherwise in the lecture schedule. Classes may vary due to public holiday(s)
  • Tutorials will commence in Week 2.
  • 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 the links on the iLearn Unit page

Inherent Requirements

None

Unit Schedule

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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

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

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

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

Student Services and Support

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Student Enquiries

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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 2022.03 of the Handbook