INTBUS 7500 - Fundamentals of International Business (M)

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2016

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This course prepares graduate students for operating and managing business in the international and global environment, analysing factors that facilitate integration into an international, regional and global marketplace. The broad content themes include regionalisation, globalisation and the multinational enterprise; theory of trade and investment; conducting business in different political, economic and socio-cultural systems; the impact of economic development and social change; the role of international law and international organisations and institutions; and the challenges of international security. This inter-disciplinary course is taught collaboratively, using case study and country risk analyses. The course thereby provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in comparative analysis, managing risk and identifying opportunities, intercultural competency, as well as a consideration of ethics and human rights in business, both locally and overseas.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code INTBUS 7500
    Course Fundamentals of International Business (M)
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School
    Term Trimester 3
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Corequisites ECON 7224 or COMMERCE 7103
    Course Description This course prepares graduate students for operating and managing business in the international and global environment, analysing factors that facilitate integration into an international, regional and global marketplace. The broad content themes include regionalisation, globalisation and the multinational enterprise; theory of trade and investment; conducting business in different political, economic and socio-cultural systems; the impact of economic development and social change; the role of international law and international organisations and institutions; and the challenges of international security. This inter-disciplinary course is taught collaboratively, using case study and country risk analyses. The course thereby provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in comparative analysis, managing risk and identifying opportunities, intercultural competency, as well as a consideration of ethics and human rights in business, both locally and overseas.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Olga Muzychenko

    Name: Dr. Olga Muzychenko
    Location: Room 1032, Building Nexus 10
    Telephone: 8313 4517
    Email: olga.muzychenko@adelaide.edu.au

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to…


    1.      
    Apply theoretical concepts and
    analytical tools to address managerial problems in international business;

    2.      
    Understand, explain and analyse the
    complexity and diversity of the international business environment;

    3.      
    Recognise global issues and discuss
    their implications for international business;

    4.      
    Critically analyse and interpret
    information as well as international economic and political developments for
    managerial decision-making; and

    5.      
    Communicate and present analytical
    findings and strategic recommendations in relation to international business
    operations of a firm.

    University Graduate Attributes

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  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    1. The textbook: Hill, Charles W. L. (2014). International Business – Competing in the Global Marketplace. 9th ed McGraw-Hill/Irwin, New York.
    2. Compulsory supplementary readings: An interactive list containing links to supplementary compulsory readings will be provided before the course start date via MyUni.
    3. Learning materials posted on MyUni on a weekly basis.
    Course Website: www.myuni.adelaide.edu.au
    Online Learning
    Online environment is important part of students’ learning in this course. In preparation for each seminar please visit MyUni course site www.myuni.adelaide.edu.au to access course materials. Compulsory course readings can be accessed via an interactive readings list posted on MyUni.The lecturer in charge will upload PowerPoint lecture slides and any other relevant materials and exercises to MyUni course site on a weekly basis. Power point lecture slides provide a summary of each topic. MyUni will also be used by the lecturer to post important messages.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    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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