Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Senior Lecturer
Robert Jack
Contact via (02) 98508463
4ER 643
Tuesday 4-5pm
Yang Yang
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(BUS651 or ECON649 or MKTG696) and 16cp at 800 level
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit draws upon concepts from interdisciplinary sources as well as practical industry and firm-level case studies in order to examine various issues relevant to conducting business across national borders. It will introduce students to vital matters in strategic decision making by providing insights on the practices and policies used by competing businesses worldwide for developing strategies for competitive advantage. Specifically this Unit explores the challenges, dynamics and processes involved in managing a multi-national company. Concepts developed in the unit will be applied to the solution of 'real world' problems through the use of the latest case studies, and other learning strategies throughout the semester.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Students must obtain at least 50% to pass this unit.
Please note that students who have not submitted, or participated in, an assessment task will be awarded a mark of '0' for that task, except for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved by the Unit Convenor. For late submissions of written assessment there will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period, or part thereof, that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Individual Assignment (A) | 40% | No | Week 8 |
Individual Assignment (B) | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Online class participation | 20% | No | Ongoing |
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 40%
For individual assignment (A), each student will need to prepare a 2,500 word (excluding bibliography) essay on a case study. A separate Assignment (A) Submission Guide detailing case questions, marking criteria and submission guidelines will be uploaded to iLearn by week 3. Students should search the information (e.g. newspapers and other media outlets) relevant to the case and analyse the case questions through reference to concepts and frameworks introduced in the unit.
Submission will be via TURNITIN
IMPORTANT NOTE ON LATE SUBMISSIONS:
THERE WILL BE A DEDUCTION OF 10% OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE MARKS MADE FROM THE TOTAL AWARDED MARK FOR EACH 24 HOUR PERIOD OR PART THEREOF THAT THE SUBMISSION IS LATE (i.e. 25 HOURS LATE IN SUBMISSION - 20% PENALTY). THIS PENALTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR CASES IN WHICH AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IS MADE AND APPROVED.
Research and Practice
The assignment requires students to conduct original research, which involves the collection and analysis of information from a range of sources, including academic journals, business magazines, newspapers and other media outlets.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
For Individual Assignment (B), each student will need to prepare a 2500 word (excluding bibliography) critical literature review on a given topic. A separate Assignment (B) Submission Guide detailing the topic, submission guidelines and marking criteria, will be uploaded to the iLearn.
To provide a rigorous review and critique, you are expected to read widely and incorporate at least 20 different references from academic articles.
Submission will be via TURNITIN
IMPORTANT NOTE ON LATE SUBMISSIONS:
THERE WILL BE A DEDUCTION OF 10% OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE MARKS MADE FROM THE TOTAL AWARDED MARK FOR EACH 24 HOUR PERIOD OR PART THEREOF THAT THE SUBMISSION IS LATE (i.e. 25 HOURS LATE IN SUBMISSION - 20% PENALTY). THIS PENALTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR CASES IN WHICH AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IS MADE AND APPROVED.
Research and Practice
The assignment requires students to conduct original research, which involves the search, review and critique of the relevant articles from a range of academic journals. The titles below are indicative only for such academic journals and students are expected to search a wider range of sources than the list below:
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Online forums will be conducted each week during the Semester. These are the equivalent to tutorials in a traditional course.
You are required to participate actively in these, and your contributions will be assessed.
Students must read the weekly allocation of readings and make a post expressing your opinion, connecting current discussions by other students, relating to concepts learned in the video lectures, readings, your work experience or other relevant material from the case study. There is no word limit for the post. For each weekly forum will only be open for 2 weeks
Please note that students who have not participated in this assessment task will be awarded a mark of '0' for this task, except for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved by the Unit Convenor.
Classes
Required and Recommended Reading Materials
• There is no prescribed textbook for the unit, references for weekly readings will be provided on iLearn
• Throughout this course students are expected to search and read all materials in the weekly readings and any additional reading material provided
Technology Used and Required
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Although the readings are the same, those sourced from standard texts have been updated to include the latest editions.
In addition to the allocated weekly readings other useful resources are listed below:
ACADEMIC JOURNALS
There is a range of journals in the fields of international business and strategy. The titles below are indicative only of such publications. Most are available on the library databases:
PERIODICALS
There is a range of periodicals in the fields of international business and management. The titles below are indicative only of such publications:
WEBSITES