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MGMT3003 – PACE: International Business Project

2026 – Session 1, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Salut Muhidin
salut.muhidin@mq.edu.au
Contact via Via Email
Wednesday: 10-11am
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

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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 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 assisted?
Professional contribution in international business projects 30% No 22/04/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Skills development: Persuasive communication 30% No Week 8 to Week 12 Individual and Group No Observed
Professional practice: Global expansion strategy 40% No 27/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI

Professional contribution in international business projects

Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: 22/04/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI assisted?: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to evaluate your professional contribution and conduct in industry-engaged, team-based international business projects.

 

You will analyse your engagement and contributions throughout the project and associated tutorials, evaluating how you communicated ideas, collaborated with others, and supported collective problem-solving in an international business context.

 

 

Skills in focus:

  • Work readiness
  • Communication skills
  • Discipline knowledge

 

Deliverable(s): Written report [max 1000 words], excluding supporting materials and 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.

Skills development: Persuasive communication

Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 8 to Week 12
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual and Group
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Observed

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 skills
  • Collaboration skills
  • Discipline knowledge

 

Deliverable(s): Presentation (approx. 5 min per team member) 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.

Professional practice: Global expansion strategy

Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 27/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI assisted?: Open AI

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 skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

 

Deliverable(s): Written report [max 2000 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.

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.

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

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Unit Schedule

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Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook