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MGMT3003 – PACE: International Business Project

2025 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Meena Chavan
meena.chavan@mq.edu.au
Contact via Office 02 98509026
Bldg 4ER Level 6 Room 625
Before and After class. Please email me for an appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above​
Corequisites Corequisites
MGMT3001 or BUSA3015 or ECON3020 or MGMT3000 or MQBS3030
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit provides students with an opportunity to engage with the business community on a variety of contemporary business issues and challenges in an international business (IB) context. The unit requires students to complete two major projects prescribed by industry partners. Students will apply knowledge of international business to real-world IB projects. By the end of the unit, students gain practical knowledge and experience of how to research and analyse real-world international business issues and challenges and develop a deep understanding of how the academic knowledge covered in previous units (particularly MGMT1005, MGMT2002, MGMT3001) can be integrated to tackle real-world IB projects. Visit Employability Connect for important information on this unit including required preparation and closing dates for PACE activities.

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: Evaluate and integrate international business and management knowledge and skills when developing solutions to practical international business and management problems.
  • ULO2: Critically reflect on real-world experience and contemporary business issues presented by partners from a range of industries.
  • ULO3: Apply problem solving skills in developing strategies and recommendations that address business problems and challenges.
  • ULO4: Build collaboration and team work skills through partnering in a group project.

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 11.55 pm. 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
Professional Practice: Global Expansion Strategy 40% No 03/11/2025
Skills Development: Persuasive Communication 30% No Weekly
Skills Development: Reflection on Individual Engagement 30% No 25/10/2025

Professional Practice: Global Expansion Strategy

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 03/11/2025
Weighting: 40%

 

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to address an industry partner's brief by conducting original research.

You will research an industry partner’s business and produce an individual feasibility report that evaluates new market opportunities and entry strategies and proposes strategic recommendations for firms considering global expansion.

Skills in focus:

  • Work readiness
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

Deliverable: Written report [max 2,000 words].

Individual assessment

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate and integrate international business and management knowledge and skills when developing solutions to practical international business and management problems.
  • Critically reflect on real-world experience and contemporary business issues presented by partners from a range of industries.

Skills Development: Persuasive Communication

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 30%

 

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to apply theories and concepts to an industry partner's brief, enhancing your communication and collaboration skills, and increasing your disciplinary knowledge.

You will work in teams to address a problem presented by an industry partner, applying theory and models in order to propose recommendations in a clear and engaging presentation.

Skills in focus:

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Discipline knowledge

Deliverable: Presentation with accompanying slides and speakers' notes.

Individual and group assessment

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate and integrate international business and management knowledge and skills when developing solutions to practical international business and management problems.
  • Build collaboration and team work skills through partnering in a group project.

Skills Development: Reflection on Individual Engagement

Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: 25/10/2025
Weighting: 30%

 

The purpose of this assessment is for you to critically reflect on your engagement and contributions during tutorials, and to develop a structured plan for your future learning and professional development.

You will identify and analyse your contributions, evaluate your impact on group discussions and activities, and articulate your plans for continued growth, supported by evidence and artefacts from your learning journey.

Skills in focus:

  • Work readiness
  • Communication
  • Discipline knowledge

Deliverable: Written report [1000 max. words, excluding supporting materials in appendices].

Individual assessment

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critically reflect on real-world experience and contemporary business issues presented by partners from a range of industries.
  • Apply problem solving skills in developing strategies and recommendations that address business problems and challenges.

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 check the ilearn for details on delivery and resources of assessments and workshop activities.

Unit Schedule

This is a Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) Unit where 'Industry Partners' will present their projects and engage with students throughout the semester. Please find the details on 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.

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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 connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

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Unit information based on version 2025.06 of the Handbook