| Semester 2, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | International Management |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Management and Enterprise |
| Student contribution band : | Band 3 |
| ASCED code : | 080303 - Human Resource Management |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other requisites
Computer, e-mail and Internet access: Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
Globalisation entails a growing interdependence of the world鈥檚 people, nations, and economies; creating increased business competition and demanding efficient markets. The development in technology, media, transportation and global finance allows for goods and services to expand traditional and national borders, and it promotes international trade. The role and functions of managers are broadened in the new global economy; managers of international businesses need to consider the globalised business environment and its implications on strategic decisions and manage the effects on ongoing operations. This course explores the challenges, risks and opportunities in international management through the development of theoretical knowledge related to international business and the consideration of practical issues managers face in global business.
Synopsis
This course prepares students for operating and managing businesses in the international and global environment by exploring contextual, organisational and managerial issues across national and cultural boundaries for global competitiveness. The focus is on the globalisation of markets and the internationalisation of organisations' value chains within the context of cultural, legal, ethical, human resource management, corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues. In addition, students will explore the challenges and opportunities related to government intervention, regional economic integration and emerging markets. These activities will expand students' international management competencies, challenge their perceptions about the management of foreign firms, and assist them in fulfilling a managerial role in a global company. The assignments expose students to the activities of companies expanding globally and will challenge them to deal with complexities of international management.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Synthesise and integrate key concepts in globalisation and internationalisation to achieve sustained competitive advantage in global businesses.
- Critically analyse the complexities related to diversity, culture and ethics of the international business environment to address challenges in international management.
- Design and develop strategic responses to realise business opportunities and manage risks related to international operations, regional integration and emerging markets.
- Identify and integrate contemporary and emerging issues related to international marketing, human resource management and organisational strategies to address organisational challenges related to international management.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Globalisation of markets, internationalisation of organisations and international business. | 25.00 |
| 2. | Contextual issues of global management: culture, ethics, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, political and legal environments. | 25.00 |
| 3. | Regional economic integration, emerging markets, global market opportunity assessment. | 25.00 |
| 4. | Organisational issues of managing international organisations: Financial and resource management, marketing, and organisational strategy. | 25.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=MGT8032)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed 精东传媒app | 50.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 115.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUIZ | 20 | 10 | 27 Jul 2020 | 1 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 1 - CASE STUDY | 100 | 40 | 01 Sep 2020 | 2,3 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 - CASE STUDY | 100 | 50 | 20 Oct 2020 | 3,4 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Not applicable. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments:
Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .