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MGMT8055 – 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
Monica Ren
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|---|---|
| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
MGMT8004
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
MGMT8003
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This Capstone unit is designed to synthesise knowledge and skills learnt within the Master of International Business degree. Students work individually and collaboratively to synthesise and critically analyse concepts, theories and models in their international business discipline and apply this body of knowledge to contemporary business challenges. Students are required to complete two major research projects in international business under the supervision of a faculty member. By the end of the unit, students will be capable of researching, analysing and interpreting international business or industry issues to be proficient practitioners. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Synthesise international business knowledge and apply subject knowledge critically and analytically in proposing practical solutions to International Business / Management problems.
- ULO2: Apply research skills to investigate, analyse and advance International Business knowledge and real-world business challenges.
- ULO3: Employ problem solving skills to design and propose solutions to business problems and challenges.
- ULO4: Collaborate with others in a team to engage in and deliver a consultancy project for a client company and to synthesise learning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Project Presentation | 40% | No | 18 September - 16 October 2025 |
| Individual Project report | 40% | No | 09/10/2025 |
| Reflective Essay | 20% | No | 30/10/2025 |
Team Project Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 18 September - 16 October 2025
Weighting: 40%
This assessment is worth 40% in total (20% allocated to group performance and 20% allocated to individual contribution and performance). It is a 20-minute team in-class presentation plus a 10 minute question and answer session. Each team member will prepare a 5-minute presentation segment and answer questions about their segment during the Q&A .
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise international business knowledge and apply subject knowledge critically and analytically in proposing practical solutions to International Business / Management problems.
- Apply research skills to investigate, analyse and advance International Business knowledge and real-world business challenges.
- Employ problem solving skills to design and propose solutions to business problems and challenges.
- Collaborate with others in a team to engage in and deliver a consultancy project for a client company and to synthesise learning
Individual Project report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 09/10/2025
Weighting: 40%
This assessment is worth 40% in total. It is a 3000 word individual report.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise international business knowledge and apply subject knowledge critically and analytically in proposing practical solutions to International Business / Management problems.
- Apply research skills to investigate, analyse and advance International Business knowledge and real-world business challenges.
- Employ problem solving skills to design and propose solutions to business problems and challenges.
Reflective Essay
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 30/10/2025
Weighting: 20%
This assessment is worth 20% in total. It is comprised on individual participation included 1500 word reflection assessment.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply research skills to investigate, analyse and advance International Business knowledge and real-world business challenges.
- Employ problem solving skills to design and propose solutions to business problems and challenges.
- Collaborate with others in a team to engage in and deliver a consultancy project for a client company and to synthesise learning
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
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Unit Schedule
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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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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
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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- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
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- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
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- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
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IT Help
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Changes from Previous Offering
Fully redeveloped into a full WIL unit.
Industry partners are involved in real international business case engagements.
Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook