mgt1ib intro international business

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

MGT1IB

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This is an introductory unit in international business, designed to provide students both with the foundations necessary to commence and to continue their degree in international business and with a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing firms in international markets. The unit broadly covers all facets of international business and is divided into five main themes: 1) globalisation, 2) country differences, 3) the global trade and investment environment, 4) the strategy and structure of international business, and 5) business operations. Students will develop cultural awareness, fluency and competence, develop the capicity to evaluate the global environment, and to analyse the issues in global operation with theories of international business.

FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSam Kovacevic

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

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PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment size217

Enrolment information unable to accommodate students in venue BIB student get priority

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSam Kovacevic

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
Six 2.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend 6 2 hour tutorials during the semester, check timetable for details"

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Final Examination (2 hours)60
Group Assignment [2000 words]20
Individual Journal Article review [2000 words]20