INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MGT1IB
2015
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.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. A working knowledge of the concepts and terminology commonly used in the international business discipline
- Activities:
- Lectures and tutorials, Group assignment, Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. An ability to recognise viable foreign market entry strategies and methods of operation
- Activities:
- Readings, individual journal article review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. An ability to work in diverse teams
- Activities:
- Group assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. An appreciation of the cultural, political and legal factors that influence international business
- Activities:
- Tutorials, Group assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
05. An improvement in written communication skills
- Activities:
- Group assignment, individual journal article review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
06. An understanding of the influence, structure and strategies of international organizations
- Activities:
- Lectures and readings, individual journal article review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
07. The ability to apply theoretical concepts to real life situations.
- Activities:
- Group assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
08. The ability to identify and critically analyse and synthesise issues of global concern
- Activities:
- Group assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 217
Enrolment information: unable to accommodate students in venue BIB student get priority TBC
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
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.
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"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (2 hours) | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Group Assignment [2000 words] | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Individual Journal Article review [2000 words] | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |