Contemporary Issues in International Business

Course aim

This course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge required to operate effectively in the International Business context. Students will apply International Business theories, and undertake structured analysis in the undertaking of the course activities.
Students completing the course develop an advanced body of knowledge that:

• Contributes to a comprehensive and integrated application of relevant skills required to operate in International Business settings.
• Provides a pathway for further learning.

Course content

In this course, students will engage in learning about contemporary issues in International Business, and apply the knowledge to find practical solutions to these issues. The topics covered in the course will provide in-depth understand of the political, economic, social and other contextual factors that influence the operations of business (from small-scale entrepreneurial venture to multinational enterprises (MNEs)).

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	30 hours equiv. x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	10 weeks x 3 hours

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

Assessment

Portfolio, Project, Proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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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.