Unit details
MMM282 - International Business
| Offered at: | (B, online) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (online), trimester 2 (B, online) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MMM382 |
| Unit chair: | D Shanker (Trimester 1), D Chadee (Trimester 2) |
| Prerequisite: | MMM132 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit is offered from the perspective of management. All international business concepts, topics and cases will be examined from the viewpoint of managers and their organisations. A practical approach is followed. The unit commences with a discussion of international business, contemporary concepts of globalisation and Australia's position in the global business context. Major international and financial influences on international business management are outlined as is the impact of cultural and environmental factors on enterprises. International planning and alternative market entry options and strategies are discussed and the major characteristics of the procurement, production, marketing, finance and human resource functions of organisations in an international context are provided. Current issues in international management are discussed as they arise during the trimester.
Assessment
On and Off Campus
Written Assignment 3000 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Study Tour
Written Assignment 1 2500 words 50%, Written Assignment 2 (Group/3-5 Students) 5000 words 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
