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MGMT3001 – Global Business Strategy

2023 – Session 1, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Coordinator S1 2023
Partha Mukherjee
partha.mukherjee@mq.edu.au
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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

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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 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.

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Case Study Presentation 30% No Weeks 7 - 13
Essay 30% No Week 10
Problem Solving Analysis 40% No Week 13

Case Study Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 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

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

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

Please see iLearn for further information.

Unit Schedule

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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.

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Unit information based on version 2023.01 of the Handbook