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MGMT8055 – International Business Project

2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor
Fei Guo
fei.guo@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
4 Eastern Road, Room 627
Wednesday 2-3pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
MGMT8004
Corequisites Corequisites
MGMT8003
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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.

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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 Submission Penalties

If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.

Example 1 (out of 100): If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.

Example 2 (out of 30): If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.

Extensions

Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.

Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page for further details.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Professional practice: Integrating learning and industry experience 20% No 27/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Professional practice: Applied international business challenge 40% No Week 8 - Week 11 Individual and Group No Observed
Professional practice: Strategic solutions for global business 40% No 20/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI

Professional practice: Integrating learning and industry experience

Assessment Type 1: Reflection task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 27/05/2026
Weighting: 20%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to consolidate your professional and personal learning from MGMT8055 by connecting your teamwork, use of digital and AI tools, and engagement with industry-partner case studies.
 
 
You will critically evaluate your contributions in tutorials and group work, reflect on your learning process, and articulate how industry and digital engagement have shaped your understanding of international business practice.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Work readiness
  • Global, ethical and environmental citizenship
 
Deliverable(s): Reflective analysis [max 1500 words]
 
Individual 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

Professional practice: Applied international business challenge

Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 8 - Week 11
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual and Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is to apply international business theory and research to develop practical, evidence-based solutions to real-world challenges faced by industry partners.
You will work in a small team to select one of the challenges presented in class, analyse it using international business frameworks, and deliver strategic recommendations to your client audience. Each member will present an individual segment and respond to questions during the in-class session.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Collaboration and communication 
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Work readiness.
 
Deliverable(s): Group presentation (5 min per team member plus 10min Q&A).
 
Individual & group assessment
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

Professional practice: Strategic solutions for global business

Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 20/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to apply international business theory, research, and analytical frameworks to a real-world challenge.
You will independently investigate a business problem presented by an industry partner, critically analyse the strategic and international business context, and propose evidence-based recommendations for addressing the challenge. You will also reflect on your use of AI tools as part of your research process.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Work readiness
  • Digital skills
 
Deliverable(s): Analytical report [max 3000 words]
 
Individual assessment
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.

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
  • Academic Success 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.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

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Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook