INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
BUA5IM
2017
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.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUO5IM
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse the applicability of different theoretical approaches to practical international management problems and challenges.
- Activities:
- All assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Critically evaluate research articles and literature on international management.
- Activities:
- All assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of different theoretical perspectives on international management.
- Activities:
- All assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 27-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 27 - 28
Four 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay | 2,500 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Case Study | 1,500 words | 35 | 01, 03 |
| Journal Article Analysis | 1,000 words | 15 | 02, 03 |