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MGMT1005 – Introduction to Global Business
2026 – Session 1, Online-scheduled-weekday
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Murray Taylor
Room 613, 4 Eastern Rd
Thursday 2-3pm (in person or zoom). Please email first for confirmation
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
International business includes all business activities that involve organisations from two or more countries. Although international business has many similarities with domestic business, there are significant differences which this unit examines. At an international level, managers must accommodate a highly complex environment. Key variables in this environment include: different currencies; different government policies concerning trade; subsidies and controls on foreign investment; as well as the variables that exist in any domestic environment such as competition, costs and customer characteristics. Topics examined in the unit include: forms of international business; the political and cultural context of international business; theories of international trade and investment; regional economic integration; and an introduction to multilateral institutions such as the IMF, the World Bank group and the World Trade Organisation. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify the complexity, challenges, opportunities, changes and contrasts of the international business environment.
- ULO2: Analyse and communicate the core principles of contemporary IB theory to international business development and practice as an individual and as part of a group.
- ULO3: Critically analyse and integrate literature on international business to solve problems
- ULO4: Evaluate international business decisions, systems and/or policies.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments)
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 |
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| Professional practice: Persuasive communication | 40% | No | Artefact - 14/5/2026. Presentation - Weeks 11-13 | Individual | No | Observed |
| Skills development: International market analysis | 30% | No | 08/05/2026 | Group | No | Open AI |
| Skills development: Evaluating internationalisation opportunities | 30% | No | 02/04/2026 | Individual | Yes | Open AI |
Professional practice: Persuasive communication
Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 17.5 hours
Due: Artefact - 14/5/2026. Presentation - Weeks 11-13
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed
The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to apply theories and concepts within an ethical context, enhancing your communication and collaboration skills, and increasing your disciplinary knowledge.
You will address ethical issues related to internationalisation, applying theory and models in order to propose recommendations in a clear and engaging presentation.
Skills in focus:
- Discipline knowledge
- Communication skills
- Work readiness
- Global, ethical and environmental citizenship
Deliverable(s): 3-4min in person Q&A
Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and communicate the core principles of contemporary IB theory to international business development and practice as an individual and as part of a group.
- Critically analyse and integrate literature on international business to solve problems
- Evaluate international business decisions, systems and/or policies.
Skills development: International market analysis
Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 17.5 hours
Due: 08/05/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI
The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to assess market implications & internationalisation considerations by applying international business concepts and models.
You will work in teams to investigate existing and potential external forces in different economic markets and evaluate and suggest internationalisation decisions for the allocated firm.
Skills in focus:
- Discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Collaboration and communication
Deliverable(s): Written report [max 3000 words]
Group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the complexity, challenges, opportunities, changes and contrasts of the international business environment.
- Analyse and communicate the core principles of contemporary IB theory to international business development and practice as an individual and as part of a group.
- Critically analyse and integrate literature on international business to solve problems
Skills development: Evaluating internationalisation opportunities
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 02/04/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI
The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to plan and assess market implications for internationalisation strategies.
You will investigate existing and potential external forces in different economic markets and evaluate potential internationalisation issues for the allocated firm.
Skills in focus:
- Discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communication skills
Deliverable(s): Individual report [max. 700 words]
Individual assessment.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the complexity, challenges, opportunities, changes and contrasts of the international business environment.
- Analyse and communicate the core principles of contemporary IB theory to international business development and practice as an individual and as part of a group.
- Evaluate international business decisions, systems and/or policies.
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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Changes from Previous Offering
One assessment has changed - Reflection has chnaged to Skills development: Evaluating internationalisation opportunities
Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook