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MGMT8003 – Globalisation and Supply Chain Management

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
Hadwyn Chen
hadwyn.chen@mq.edu.au
By Appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(Admission to MCom and MGMT6051) or (Admission to MEngMgmt or MIntBus or MMgmt)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit examines the key issues currently facing manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors in the global markets. The primary objective of this unit is to illustrate the connection between globalisation and supply chain management through understanding SCM theories and real-life practices.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Identify, describe and analyse the concept of globalisation and supply chain management.
  • ULO2: Evaluate critical issues in globalisation and supply chain management.
  • ULO3: Design and critique solutions to real-life cases in contemporary global supply chains.

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.

All written assessments must be submitted by 23:59 (local time) on the Monday (Class Day) of the designated due week. 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 Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Skills development: Global supply chain evaluation 30% No 27/03/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Skills development: Applied knowledge assessment 30% No 20/04/2026 Individual No Open AI
Professional practice: Applied supply chain analysis 40% No Week 8 -13 Individual and Group No Open AI

Skills development: Global supply chain evaluation

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 27/03/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to critically analyse global business challenges and apply theoretical frameworks to evaluate their implications for Australian industries operating in international contexts.

 

You will independently research one key theme in post-pandemic supply chain management (such as diversification, localisation, digitisation, or customer focus) and analyse its influence on an Australian export industry from a global perspective. Drawing on scholarly literature and industry data, you will evaluate opportunities, risks, and managerial implications for international firms.

 

 

Skills in focus:

 

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Global, ethical and environmental citizenship 
  • Work readiness

 

Deliverable(s): Written essay [max 1500 words]

 

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify, describe and analyse the concept of globalisation and supply chain management.

Skills development: Applied knowledge assessment

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 20/04/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate your ability to apply theoretical concepts and frameworks introduced in the unit to discipline-specific problems in a structured, time-limited setting.

 

You will complete an individual online quiz covering unit content. The assessment will test your understanding, interpretation, and application of key ideas and models through a series of applied questions.

 

 

Skills in focus:

 

  • Discipline knowledge

 

Deliverable(s): Quiz

 

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify, describe and analyse the concept of globalisation and supply chain management.
  • Evaluate critical issues in globalisation and supply chain management.
  • Design and critique solutions to real-life cases in contemporary global supply chains.

Professional practice: Applied supply chain analysis

Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 8 -13
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual and Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to research, analyse, and evaluate a global firm’s supply-chain strategy using rigorous academic and industry evidence, and to communicate actionable, professional recommendations.

 

You will work in a group to select a Fortune 500 firm, investigate its macro environment, map and evaluate its value chain, analyse key supply-chain topics, and propose three detailed, time-phased recommendations. Your team will present their insights in class and submit a final research-informed analysis.

 

 

Skills in focus:

 

  • Collaboration and communication
  • Work readiness
  • Critical thinking and problem solving 

 

 

Deliverable(s): Group report [max 3000 words] and presentation (5min max per person).

 

Individual and group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify, describe and analyse the concept of globalisation and supply chain management.
  • Evaluate critical issues in globalisation and supply chain management.
  • Design and critique solutions to real-life cases in contemporary global supply chains.

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