MMM306 - Global Strategy and International Management

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Jooyoung Kim
Trimester 2: Achinto Roy
Prerequisite:

MMM132

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 2 hour on-campus lecture and 1 x 1 hour on-campus seminar each week

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

1 x 1 hour online seminar each week (recordings provided) 

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.

 

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Examine a firm’s internal and external business environments in a global context. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO2 Apply relevant theories, models, frameworks, tools, and techniques in considering firm strategies in a global context. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3 Propose potential strategic options for a firm to succeed in international markets. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4 Reflect on the process of group learning to develop a strategic internationalisation plan 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO7: Teamwork

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: (Individual) Case Analysis   2000 words 50% Week 5

Assessment 2: (Individual)

Part A: Report (Business)

Part B: Written Reflection (Self) 

Part A: 1500 words 
 

Part B: 500 words  

Part A: 40% 

Part B:  10% 

Week 12

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.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMM306 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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