Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Dr. Robert Jack
Contact via rob.jack@mq.edu.au
E4A Room 643
1-3pm- Tuesdays
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MMgmt or MEngMgt
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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 examines the macro view of international business, examining the underlying causes and benefits of trade and foreign direct investment flows between nations. The driving forces behind globalisation are examined, as are the costs and benefits to nations, industries and individuals flowing from the globalised economy. The firm-level aspects of international business are also considered to provide students with an understanding of some of the key issues faced by managers engaged in international business operations. We explore the development of international strategies appropriate for different business environments and the most commonly utilised forms of foreign market-entry modes, together with their implications for managers. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments)
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.
For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research Essay | 40% | No | Week 8 |
Group Work & Individual Presentation | 20% | No | Commencing in Weeks 3 or 4 depending on final numbers |
Final Online Examination | 40% | No | During the allocated exam period for Semester Two |
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 40%
This assessment is worth 40% in total. It is a 2,000 word (excluding references) individual essay.
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Commencing in Weeks 3 or 4 depending on final numbers
Weighting: 20%
There are two components to this assessment worth 20% in total. The first component is a 30 minute group presentation plus a question and answer session between the presenters and the class, worth 15%. Each member of the group will be marked individually. The second component is a reflective journal as an individual video presentation, worth 5%.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: During the allocated exam period for Semester Two
Weighting: 40%
This assessment is worth 40% in total. A two-hour 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 |
Collinson, S., Narula, R. & Rugman, A. (2020) International Business (8th ed.), Pearson, UK |
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://il earn.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. |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
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.
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Unit information based on version 2022.04 of the Handbook