MMM306 - Global Strategy and International Management

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Banjo Roxas

Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Stuart Orr

Prerequisite:

MMM132

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour class, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

Online independent and collaborative learning activities (recordings provided) including weekly 1 hour scheduled online seminars.

Content

This unit introduces students to the tools for formulating strategy for firms operating in an international environment. The unit starts with an analysis of the external and internal environments of the organisation and proceeds with the formulation of the appropriate strategy taking into consideration the economic, social and environmental objectives of the organisation. The unit exposes students to the theoretical and conceptual literature in global strategy and highlights the rapid emergence of multinationals from emerging economies and the strategic role of the government in these economies.

Assessment

Assessment 1 (Individual) - Written assignment 1: Case analysis (2000 words) - 20%

Assessment 2 (Group of 3 students) - Written assignment 2: Group research project (4000 words) - 30%

Examination 2 hours - 50%

Unit Fee Information

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