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MPM735 - International Business Management

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2021 unit information

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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
ULO1

Undertake a systematic and critical evaluation of the external global business environment.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO2  Apply relevant theories, models and frameworks to assess international business opportunities.

GLO1:Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO5: Problem Solving
ULO3  Undertake an applied and practical research project in International Business and make recommendations for strategic decision-making.

GLO1:Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication

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
GLO8: Global citizenship

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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