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MGM5181 · International business strategy
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Management
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit looks at international business strategy theories and their application. Topics include the relationship between environmental scanning and strategic planning; methods of developing a strategic plan; corporate and business level strategy; choice of foreign operation and its implications in terms of risk and control; determinants of multi-national corporations (MNC) activity; strategic issues that relate to international wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and alliance modes; impact of multi-domestic, regional and global integration strategies; and international corporate governance. Asian regional context will be central to the teaching pedagogy.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
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 - Presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Written | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Project | Project | 60% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibitions
- MGZ5181 — International business strategy and cases
prerequisite
- MGM5966 — International business theory and practice
Learning outcomes
- critically review existing literature and apply frameworks to develop solutions for real-world problems related to international business
- apply established research methodologies and approaches for solving problems related to international business
- demonstrate ability to work independently and with a team in the management of an international business strategy-related research project
- develop evidence-based recommendations for a firm’s internationalisation considering ethical and sustainability practices.
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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