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MGMT2002 – International Business Operations

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
monica.ren@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
50cp at 1000 level or above
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.

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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 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
Skills Development: Assessing Market Opportunities 30% No 11/09/2025
Professional Practice: Internationalisation Strategy Development 30% No 16/10/2025
Skills Development: Reflection of Individual Engagement 40% No 30/10/2025

Skills Development: Assessing Market Opportunities

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 11/09/2025
Weighting: 30%

 

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to apply international business theories and concepts, enhancing your communication skills and increasing your disciplinary knowledge.

You will analyse an allocated organization and propose a market opportunity assessment in a clear and engaging presentation.

Skills in focus:

  • Communication skills
  • Discipline knowledge

Deliverable: Video presentation [max 5min.] with accompanying slides and speakers' notes.

Individual assessment

 
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.

Professional Practice: Internationalisation Strategy Development

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: 16/10/2025
Weighting: 30%

 

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to assess geopolitical challenges & trade policy changes by applying international business concepts and models.

You will work in teams to investigate a firm's existing internationalization strategies, and evaluate and suggest a new potential internationalisation entry strategy for the allocated firm.

Skills in focus:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Work readiness
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Communication & collaboration skills

Deliverable: Written report [max 3,000 words].

Group assessment

 
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.

Skills Development: Reflection of Individual Engagement

Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 30/10/2025
Weighting: 40%

 

The purpose of this assessment is for you to critically reflect on your engagement with the unit material, the tutorials, and your performance as a team member during the session.

You will identify and reflect on your individual contributions during tutorials, evaluate your role as a team member, and consider your impact on group discussions and activities. You will also reflect on key learning experiences from the unit, such as guest lectures or the use of digital tools, where applicable. You will support this with evidence and artefacts from your learning journey.

Skills in focus:

  • Work readiness
  • Communication & Collaboration skills
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Digital literacy

Deliverable: Written report [1,500 max. words, excluding supporting materials in appendices].

Individual assessment.

 
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.
  • Develop and justify management solutions for implementing internationalisation strategies.

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

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Changes from Previous Offering

Assessments are changed from 4 to 3 submissions.

Unit information based on version 2025.02 of the Handbook