MGX5890 · International study program in international business

Overview

This program aims to provide an opportunity for you to experience the diversity of contexts for doing business around the world. The program will focus on the influence of diverse cultures, politics, institutions and local practices of a country, and their impact on business decisions and managerial behaviour of its people and organisations. The program comprises on- and off- campus seminars and company visits in a selected country or countries. The program will take you to meet with business and government leaders, conduct company visits, introduce you to the local business ecosystems and discuss business practices.

Offerings

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. identify the macro level influences and issues that impact business activities in the selected countries and explain its significance overall
2. analyse the impact of country-specific influences and issues on the management and operations of specific companies and their leadership
3. compare and contrast the theory and concepts in international business against actual real-life practices of businesses in the selected countries.

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.

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