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MGZ5181 · International business strategy and cases
2026 Handbook12 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 corporation (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.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou (SEU) | Trimester 2 | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-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 - Demonstration | Demonstration | 45% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 20% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Exercise | Exercise | 35% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibitions
- MGM5181 — International business strategy
Learning outcomes
- describe the concepts and use the tools for assessing country attractiveness and strategic planning in the international environment
- formulate and implement strategies for various modes of operations in an international setting
- identify and analyse the opportunities and risks involved in international business strategy
- evaluate the impact different foreign operations have on the internationalising organisation.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 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.
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