INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MGT1IB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an introductory unit in international business, designed to provide you with both the foundations necessary to commence and to continue your degree in international business 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. You will develop cultural awareness, fluency and competence, develop the capacity to evaluate the global environment, and to analyse the issues in global operation with theories of international business.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLectures and tutorials, group assignment, exam.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 h tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Examination (2 h) This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Group Assignment (500 words per student) | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Individual Assignment (1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Examination (2 h) This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Group Assignment (500 words per student) | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Individual Assignment (1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Examination (2 h) This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Group Assignment (500 words per student) | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Individual Assignment (1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |