MPM735 - International Business Management
Unit details
Year: | 2021 unit information |
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Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Jane Menzies |
Prerequisite: | Nil |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | MPT735 |
Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities (recordings provided) including a minimum of 3 scheduled online seminars. |
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Content
This unit develops the analytical skills of students to enable them to manage effectively in an increasingly globalised world. The unit provides an overview of the complex, economic, political, legal and cultural environments which international businesses face and the challenges they represent in conducting business across national and cultural borders.
ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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ULO1 | Undertake a systematic and critical evaluation of the external global business environment. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO2 | Apply relevant theories, models and frameworks to assess international business opportunities. | GLO1:Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO3 | Undertake an applied and practical research project in International Business and make recommendations for strategic decision-making. | GLO1:Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO4 | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of key international business theories and models, and their relevance for strategic decision-making. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
Assessment 1: (Individual) Report (Business) | 3000 words | 35% | Week 5 |
Assessment 2: (Group of 3) Report (Business) | 3000 words | 35% | Week 10 |
Assessment 3: 24 hour Online Examination (Open Book) | 2000 words | 30% | Exam period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Each student must achieve at least 50% of the final examination mark.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MPM735 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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