INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
BUO5IM
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: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO, LMMBA or LMMBAA to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5IM
Equivalent subjects: BUA5IM
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)
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jasvir Nachatar Singh
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 18 - 24
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual Case Study (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual Report (1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |