International Business Operations
24 hours face to face + blended
One semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
This unit aims to provide students with a broad overview of theories relating to international business operations in the global economy. The unit enables an understanding and appreciation of international business, economic and trade dynamics that impact upon Australian business. Consideration is given to the effect of the shifting global business context, particularly the emergence and consequences of regionalism to international business operations.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Outline the fundamental concepts of international business operations
- Identify how different global and regional trade groups and institutions facilitate controls for the conduct of international business
- Analyse the challenges and opportunities encountered by global firms when competing in the global economy
- Discuss in groups the common issue affecting international firms with a view to generating innovative and culturally sensitive solutions
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Applied Project | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,2,3 |
Assignment 1 | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3 |
Assignment 2 | Group | 20 - 30% | 3,4 |
Content
- International trade theory
- Free trade and protectionism
- International business culture
- International political and business systems
- International trade institutions
- International foreign investment
- Composition and direction of Australia's trade
- Effects and implications of globalisation for Australian business and society
- Determinants of a nation's international competitiveness and the importance of regional trade blocs
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.