INTBUS 3002 - Internationalisation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code INTBUS 3002 Course Internationalisation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Course Description This course explores how increasing globalisation, rapid technological change and pressures on sustainability have all opened expansive international opportunities, while also fuelling significant threats for today's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The course highlights the role of international markets for sustainability of small and medium sized organisations which build their competitive edge on creative problem-solving. While this is key to growth and winning against competition, it is resource-intensive and therefore often only profitable by reaching critical mass internationally. Students explore how in today's highly dynamic and interconnected world, enterprises are well-served to use the principles of effectuation to take an iterative path forward using resources at hand as contingencies are identified. Students learn about assessing affordable losses and potential gain, as well as how to co-create with diverse stakeholders to have wide-reaching impact. Further attention is paid to how the internationalisation process has effects on enterprise operations regarding intellectual property (IP), risk management, governance and financing. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Chanaka Wijewardena
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
1. Describe the economic importance and the need for SME internationalisation in today’s globalised environment.
2. Identify and analyse the micro-foundation of SME internationalization including attitudes, mindsets and cognitive approaches associated with exploring international opportunities.
3. Evaluate the social, political, economic, cultural and ethical challenges of the internationalisation process, and design appropriate responses to overcome these challenges.
4. Devise strategies for SMEs to acquire knowledge, partnerships, and networks for creating value internationally.University Graduate Attributes
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Week Content 1 Topic:
Role of SMEs and the Entrepreneur in a globalised world2 Topic:
Global Opportunities for SMEs: responding to risks and uncertainties3 Topic:
Growing and internationalizing the Entrepreneurial firm: Approaches, Mindsets and Structures I4 Topic:
Growing and internationalizing the Entrepreneurial firm: Approaches, Mindsets and Structures II5 Assessment preparation week and consultation 6 Assessment week 7 Topic:
Finding and evaluating international opportunities8 Topics:
Internationalization of SMEs through Networks9 Topic:
International Entrepreneurial Entry: Implementation Process10 Topic:
Strategic thinking and Enterprise growth: Niche strategies for SMEs11 Topic:
Speed and intensity of internationalization: Strategic Tripod Approach12 Topic:
Developing creative responses to evolving global needsLearning Activities Summary
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Assessment
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- 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 TASK TYPE WEIGHT TYPE WORD COUNT DUE CLO's Team and Individual Seminar Activities Pre-class activities (10%)
In-class worksheet (10%)
Peer-evaluation (10%)30% Individual
Group
IndividualN/A Before and during each
seminar1-4 Individual Project – Export Business Plan Part A (20%)
Part B (40%)60% Individual
Individual1000
3000Week 6
Week 123 & 4 Quizzes MyUni Quiz 10% Individual N/A Week 6
Week 101 & 2 TOTAL 100% 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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