bua5im international management
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
BUA5IM
2018
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. You will discuss and debate key concepts in international management including globalisation, regionalisation, 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-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUO5IM
Equivalent subjects BUO5IM
Special conditionsN/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)
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Melbourne, 2018, Week 27-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
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.
"Please refer to the MBA student information page for dates and times"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay (2,500 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Case Study (1,500 word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 03 | |
| Journal Article Analysis (100 word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 03 |