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Advanced International Business (IBUS90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 2
A/Prof André Sammartino
Overview
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The rise of multinational enterprises and cross-border transactions represent an exciting challenge to orthodox management theories, as these phenomena raise questions about the universality of concepts typically formulated to explain domestic (or Western) behaviour. International business scholars seek to explain and explore the key defining elements of international business – location, development and transfer of competitive advantages, managing at a distance, governance decisions, and cross-cultural issues. This subject examines advanced themes and issues in the theory and practice of international business. Drawing on rich and varied theoretical traditions, contemporary quantitative and qualitative research, students will progress through a variety of process, content and contextual considerations to build an advanced perspective on the international business discipline.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify a range of theories in international business;
- Critically evaluate theory and research in international business;
- Understand the link between theory and research methods in international business;
- Describe past research which has led to the advancement of our understanding of international business; and
- Conceptualise, formulate, and develop new research ideas to further our understanding of international business.
Generic skills
- High level of development: oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas; and
- Moderate level of development: team work; statistical reasoning; synthesis of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into MC-COMMGT Master of Commerce (Management), or MC-COMMKT Master of Commerce (Marketing), or PhD with coursework (Management and Marketing)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A research paper (including a literature review, and a research proposal or practical implications, totalling 5,000 words and submitted in two drafts) due in weeks 9-12 (80%)
- Class participation (attendance and active participation in class discussions) throughout the semester (10%)
- Class presentation (oral, 15 minute + questions) at a designated week throughout the semester (10%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andre Sammartino Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (three hours per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
A/Prof André Sammartino
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Marketing) Course Master of Commerce (Management)
Last updated: 3 November 2022