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MGF2351 · International business
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Management
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The international environment including international trade and investment, and the legal, political, cultural and technological contexts faced by internationalising organisations; forms of operations available to the internationalising organisation; the impact of the multinational enterprise; international strategic planning.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Second semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Caulfield | November teaching period | Activities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities in a block period (BLD-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 30% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Presentation | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Written | Written | 40% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- critically evaluate the social, environmental and economic impact of globalisation on societies
- analyse countries’ levels of development from both economic and human development perspectives, and the resultant impact on a nation’s political economy
- demonstrate an understanding of the interdependent relationship between national cultures and international business, including changes in national culture and identity
- explain current patterns of international trade - including government intervention in those patterns - by applying seminal and contemporary theories of international trade
- develop evidence-informed recommendations for a firm’s internationalisation process, based on a critical evaluation of target market, strategy and entry mode choices
- demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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