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Issues in Managing the Multinational (IBUS90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Liang Chen liang.chen@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dr Ruby Ranjan ruby.ranjan@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Building on international business theories and real world cases, this subject explores a host of areas of concern facing managers of multinational enterprises (MNEs). First, it delves into the many factors of host economies that impact on MNE operations. Second, it examines the relationship and balance between global integration and local responsiveness that lies at the heart of understanding strategies of the MNE. Third, it deals with contemporary issues around managing MNEs such as MNEs from emerging economies as well as digital businesses.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the central economic, operational and organizational issues concerning managers of MNEs;
- Appropriately apply theories, models, ideas and concepts to different scenarios as presented in business cases; and
- Critically analyse problems outlined in case studies in addressing the issues of global management.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Research skills involving the use of written and electronic sources and other forms of data and information;
- A range of analytical approaches to critically evaluate complex arguments in international management;
- The ability to conduct and present critical analysis in oral and written communication; and
- Ability to work co-operatively in teams within a culturally diverse environment.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to Master of International Business, Master of Commerce (Management), Master of Commerce (Marketing), Master of Management and Master of Management (Human Resources).
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: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Seminar preparation and participation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
20 minute group presentation (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
4500 word group case report (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Week 12 | 30% |
2 hour end of semester examination
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Liang Chen Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (one 3 hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Liang Chen liang.chen@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ruby Ranjan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (one 3 hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Ruby Ranjan ruby.ranjan@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised.
Recommended texts and other resources
To be advised.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of International Business Course Master of Management - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 9 April 2024