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MGMT8009 – Managing Globally

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
Dr. Robert Jack
rob.jack@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
4 Eastern Road Room 643
Tuesdays 4-5pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MMgmt or MEngMgt
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit examines the macro view of international business, examining the underlying causes and benefits of trade and foreign direct investment flows between nations. The driving forces behind globalisation are examined, as are the costs and benefits to nations, industries and individuals flowing from the globalised economy. The firm-level aspects of international business are also considered to provide students with an understanding of some of the key issues faced by managers engaged in international business operations. We explore the development of international strategies appropriate for different business environments and the most commonly utilised forms of foreign market-entry modes, together with their implications for managers.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Investigate and explain contemporary theories and research on managing globally.
  • ULO2: Evaluate the major influences on firms that participate in international markets.
  • ULO3: Analyse the complexity, managerial challenges and opportunities of the global business environment, including in the context of sustainability concerns.

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
Skills development: Applied business analysis 30% No 20/03/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Professional practice: Applied international business analysis 30% No Weeks 4-13 workshops (depending on final numbers) Group No Observed
Skills development: Applied organisational thinking 40% No 19/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI

Skills development: Applied business analysis

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 20/03/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to research, analyse, and apply management and international business theories to organisational contexts, and to communicate findings and recommendations in a professional and evidence-based way.
 
You will conduct a structured analysis using theoretical and empirical evidence to address a contemporary organisational challenge. Your submission will demonstrate critical reasoning, research integration, and clear, professional communication aligned with business standards.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Work readiness
 
Deliverable(s): Written submission [max 1500 words]
 
Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Investigate and explain contemporary theories and research on managing globally.
  • Evaluate the major influences on firms that participate in international markets.

Professional practice: Applied international business analysis

Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 4-13 workshops (depending on final numbers)
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to research, analyse, and communicate insights about an organisation’s international operations, using theoretical frameworks and practical evidence.
 
You will work collaboratively to select an organisation with significant international operations and examine its global strategy, development, and future challenges. Your analysis will integrate course concepts with additional research and demonstrate applied understanding of international business dynamics.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Work readiness
 
Deliverable(s): Presentation (10 min max) with accompanying slides.
 
Group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Investigate and explain contemporary theories and research on managing globally.
  • Evaluate the major influences on firms that participate in international markets.
  • Analyse the complexity, managerial challenges and opportunities of the global business environment, including in the context of sustainability concerns.

Skills development: Applied organisational thinking

Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 19/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to investigate, critique, and construct an evidence-based argument in response to a prescribed case study.
 
You will select one case from a provided list and conduct a structured academic analysis that integrates theoretical concepts, critical reasoning, and relevant research evidence. Your essay will demonstrate clear argumentation, application of frameworks, and insight into the topic area.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Global, ethical and environmental citizenship
 
Deliverable(s): Written analysis [max 2000 words]
 
Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Investigate and explain contemporary theories and research on managing globally.
  • Analyse the complexity, managerial challenges and opportunities of the global business environment, including in the context of sustainability concerns.

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.

Delivery and Resources

Unit Readings - Prescribed Text

Collinson, S., Narula, R., Qamar, A, & Rugman, A. M. (2024) International Business (9th edition), Pearson, UK

https://www.pearson.com/en-gb/subject-catalog/p/international-business/P200000010958/9781292741901

 

Delivery Format

1 x 3-hour class (1 hour - pre-recorded - lecture + 2-hour workshop) per week unless indicated otherwise in the lecture schedule.

The pre-recorded lectures are available every week in the Active Learning Platform (echo 360) on iLearn.

Unit Schedule

Please refer to this unit's iLearn page - the key topics areas are listed below:

 

Key topic areas

Core readings from your textbook

Session

One

Introduction, core concepts and assessment details

Chapter 1 

Collinson, Narula, Qatar & Rugman, (2024)

Session Two

Frameworks in International Business

Chapter 2 

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Three

MNEs Innovation & Competitiveness

Chapter 3

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Four

International Trade & Economic Integration

Chapters 4 & 6

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Five

International Culture

Chapter 5

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Six

Multinational Strategy

Chapter 8

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Seven

Organizing Strategy

Chapter 9 & 10

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Eight

Global Production Strategy

Chapter 11

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Nine

Global Marketing Strategy

Chapter 12

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Ten

Human Resource Management Strategy

Readings will be supplied for this session

Session

Eleven

Socially Responsible Business Strategy

Chapter 13

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Twelve  

Emerging Markets & State Capitalism

Chapters 17-18

Collinson, et. al, (2024)

Session

Thirteen

Course revision

 

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Results

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Changes from Previous Offering

The weighting of the 'Presentation task' component of the assessment has changed from 20% to 30%.   The 'Applied business analysis' assessment has changed from 40% to 30%

Unit information based on version 2026.02 of the Handbook