MBA5247 · International business

Overview

The fundamental challenge in international business is ‘reducing the liability of foreignness’. The key managerial issues in International Business / International Business Study Tour include understanding the rules of business abroad, government and business relationships, modes of entry, international partnerships and competing in emerging markets. This is an experiential unit primarily involving an immersive experience in an international business context and market, with a study program at an international school overseas and direct engagement with professors, businesses and practitioners in the international market. This unit involves significant applied content including case studies and company visits.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. apply international business system analysis frameworks globally and evaluate the comparative results
2. evaluate the implications of environmental forces such as geopolitics, regulations and culture for international business and trade
3. evaluate a range of international market entry and positioning strategies
4. critically examine the potential opportunities and threats of an international business market for a range of industry sectors
5. work collaboratively with others and engage in reflective practices when developing appropriate business strategies.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 153 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.