buo5im international management
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
BUO5IM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject on international management describes, analyses and critiques the principal environmental challenges, strategic frameworks, corporate responsibility and ethical issues and interpersonal dynamics of managing and organising in a global business context. It covers discussion and debate of key concepts in international management including globalization, regionalization, environmental analysis and political risk, culture and diversity, and global corporate responsibility. The subject addresses the three interconnected issues of strategy, structure and culture in international business operations. It also places an emphasis on skills building in the areas of decision-making and global strategy, and cross-cultural and intra-cultural awareness.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Dowling
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUA5IM
Equivalent subjects BUA5IM
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to do this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Transnational Management | Prescribed | Bartlett, C & Beamish, P 2011 | 6TH EDN, MCGRAW-HILL, NEW YORK |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the applicability of different theoretical approaches to practical international management problems and challenges
- Activities:
- Case study Analysis
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
02. Critically evaluate research articles on international management
- Activities:
- Case study Analysis
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of different theoretical perspectives on international management
- Activities:
- All assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
04. Demonstrate theoretical understanding by outlining, explaining and critically discussing key concepts and ideas in the international management research literature
- Activities:
- All assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Online, 2015, Teaching Session 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Dowling
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 * online quizzes | Each quizz worth 10% | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | 30 | 02, 03, 01, 04 | |
| Individual assignment (Case Study Analysis) (3000 words) | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Dowling
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 * online quizzes | Each quizz worth 10% | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | 30 | 02, 03, 01, 04 | |
| Individual assignment (Case Study Analysis) (3000 words) | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Dowling
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 38 - 43
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 38 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 * online quizzes | Each quizz worth 10% | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | 30 | 02, 03, 01, 04 | |
| Individual assignment (Case Study Analysis) (3000 words) | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |