INTBUS 2500 - International Business II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code INTBUS 2500 Course International Business II Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Henry Shi
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Henry Shi
Location: Room 10.25, Nexus 10
Telephone: +61 8 8313 9193
Email: henry.shi@adelaide.edu.au
Instructors/Tutors:
Jean-Marie See (seejeanmarie@gmail.com)
Muhammad Irfan Tariq (muhammad.tariq@adelaide.edu.au)
NB: Course related enquiries should initially be directed to your tutor.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
This is an introductory course in international business. The objectives of this course are to help the students generate an understanding of the key concepts of international business and to provide an insight into the role of international business in a multinational organisation.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify international business issues in advanced markets and emerging markets by using both classic and emerging international business theories and concepts;
2. Explain how organisations make market entry and market location decisions;
3. Evaluate the international operations of large and smaller firms;
4. Assess international market environment from multiple perspectives;
5. Interpret international strategies chosen by multidomestic, international, global, and transnational firms.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3,4,5 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,3,4,5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1,2,3,4,5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,2,3,4,5 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1,2,3,4,5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
3.1 REQUIRED RESOURCES
Gaspar, J. E., Arreola-Risa, A., Bierman, L., Hise, R. T., Kolari, J. W., & Smith, L. M. (2015). Introduction to global business: Understanding the international environment and global business functions (2nd ed.). Cengage Learning: Melbourne, VIC. (ISBN 978-1-305-50118-8).Recommended Resources
Based on their relevance and usefulness, additional materials may be provided in class, including recent journal publications, case studies, and business or government reports.Online Learning
Lecture slides will be uploaded to MyUni.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures (2 hours per week) and tutorials (1 hour per week).Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a guide, a 3-unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work, which includes fact-to-face contact, any online components, and self-directed study.Learning Activities Summary
Lecture TimetableWeek 1 Overview of international business (Ch 1) Week 2 The evolution of international business (Ch 2) Tutorials commence Week 3 Regional economic integration (Ch 3) Team formation complete Week 4 The international flow of funds (Ch 4) Week 5 International business environment (Ch 5) Week 6 International business environment (cont.) (Ch 6-7) Week 7 Market entry modes and decision making (Ch 8) Indivial essay due Week 8 International business strategies (Ch 9-10) Week 9 Course project Week 10 International HRM (Ch 11) Week 11 International marketing (Ch 12) Team report due Week 12 Global value chain (Ch 13)
Tutorial Timetable Week 1 No tutorials Week 2 Tutorial induction: course requirement and assessments Week 3 Team formation; “Interpreting Global Business News” (p.56) Week 4 Case study: “The EU Sans Frontiere?” (p.84) Week 5 Case study: “The Asian Currency Crisis” (p.107) Week 6 "Interpreting Global Business News” (p.139) Week 7 "Interpreting Global Business News” (p.164) Week 8 "Interpreting Global Busiess News" (p.215) Week 9 "Interpreting Global Business News” (p.238) Week 10 Team presentations Week 11 Team presentations (cont) Week 12 Review and exam prep Small Group Discovery Experience
SGDE is available in the Group assignment with research skills developed as a process of developing an international company, and reporting on the research analysis required to analyse the external market factors and the necessary product adaptation given the nature of the host market.
You will also develop individual problem-solving skills in the weekly tutorials where you do a situational analysis of a real-life international business problem, identify the problems and focus on the main problem of the case study, and then extend your analysis skills by developing a number of short term and long term solutions that address your main research problem. This is a weekly SGDE. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Due Weighting Learning Outcome Tutorial participation Ongoing from Week 3 5% 1,2,3,4,5 Individual essay Week 7 15% 1,2,3 Team-based business report
Team presentationWeek 11
Weeks 10-1120%
10%1,2,3,4,5 Examination TBA 50% 1,2,3,4,5 Total 100% Assessment Related Requirements
To gain a pass for this course, a mark of at least 45% must be obtained in the exam as well as an aggregate total for all assessments of at least 50%. Students not achieving the minimum exam mark will be awarded an aggregate course mark of no more than 49%.
Students who receive an aggregate course mark between 45% and 49% may be offered a supplementary exam. Your performance in the replacement assessment will determine whether you are awarded a Pass grade for the course with a maximum aggregate mark of 50%.Assessment Detail
Please refer to MyUni for details.Submission
Students must retain a copy of all assignments (Business Report) and tutorial activities (Cases) submitted.
All Group and Individual assignments must be attached to an Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by the student(s) before submission.
Markers can refuse to accept assignments which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the University’s Policy on Plagiarism: www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/.
Assignment Guidelines including Referencing Details
A copy of the Postgraduate Programs: Communication Skills Guide will have been given to you at the beginning of your program. This guide will assist you structure your assignments. A copy of the guide can also be downloaded from
http://www.business.adelaide.edu.au/current/download/2009/CommSkillsGuide.pdf
This publication also provides guidelines on a range of other important communication skills including writing essays and management reports, making oral presentations, etc.
In preparing any written piece of assessment for your postgraduate studies it is important to draw on the relevant ‘literature’ to support critical analysis. Also essential is to reference the literature used. Correct referencing is important because it identifies the source of the ideas and arguments that you present, and sometimes the source of the actual words you use, and helps to avoid the problem of plagiarism. (Further information on plagiarism is provided later in this course outline.)
The Harvard system is widely used in the Business School. Guidelines for the use of this style of referencing can be found in the Communication Skills Guide.
Further assistance with referencing is available from the Faculty’s Learning Support Advisors. The contact details are provided on page 6 of the Communication Skills Guide.
Late Assignment Submission
Students are expected to submit their work by the due date to maintain a fair and equitable system. Extensions will generally only be given for medical or other serious reasons. All requests for extensions must be emailed with evidence to the lecturer in charge of the course before the due date. Each request will be assessed on its merits. A late assignment (without prior arrangement) will be penalised by a 5% mark reduction for each day that it is late. It includes the weekend.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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