International Business Management

Course aim

This course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the management of international business, and explores how this impacts on management decision making, business strategy, and business conduct in the international business context. The course explores the complexities of managing international businesses and the range of strategies available to compete more effectively in today’s rapidly emerging global economy.

Students completing the course develop a body of knowledge that:

• Contributes to a comprehensive application of recent developments in the field of international business management.
• Provides a pathway for further learning.

Course content

Topics covered in this course include:

• Globalisation: history, theories and impact on international business.
• Assessing opportunities and risks in international business.
• Assessing potentials for internationalisation of business.
• Managing the internationalisation process.
• Managing international business negotiations.
• Managing strategy and structure.
• Managing people and ethical issues in international business.
• Managing international business finance.

Textbook(s)

Ahlstrom, David & Bruton, Garry D. 2010, International Management: Strategy and Culture in the Emerging World, South-Western, Cengage Learning, Mason, Ohio

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUSS 5300	Global Business Environment

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Seminar	3 hours x 11 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	N/A x 11 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous on-line activities, Individual Major Assignment: Strategy Assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.