INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
BUA5IM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
As the fourth industrial revolution connects people and industries throughout the world, managers and organisations must increasingly navigate issues related to globalisation, regionalisation and environmental analysis as well as assess political risk, culture and diversity, and global corporate responsibility. In this subject you will analyse and critique the interconnected issues of strategy, structure, culture, and people management in international business operations.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jasvir Nachatar Singh
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: BUO5IM
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse how local, national and global trends affect management and strategy in multinational and transnational enterprises.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities, seminar, guest speakers and assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. Apply relevant international management theories and research to practical management problems and challenges in multinational and transnational enterprises
- Activities:
- Workshop activities, seminar, guest speakers and assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Critically analyse the role of ethics and corporate governance in international management.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities, seminar, guest speakers and assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
04. Apply relevant theories and research to align talent management with the strategic objectives and practical challenges of international management.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities, seminar, guest speakers and assessment items
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Melbourne, 2019, Week 27-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jasvir Nachatar Singh
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 27 - 27
Four 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 27 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2,000 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual Case Study (2,000 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual Report (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |