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Global Strategy (IBUS90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Ms Radhika Chugh radhika.chugh@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
A/Prof Andre Sammartino samma@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This is a capstone subject which develops experiential knowledge through the participation of students in formulating strategy for firms engaged in international business. Students will encounter concepts and frameworks relating to location choice, entry mode and other strategic decisions. Together with knowledge gathered in their earlier studies, these concepts and frameworks will be applied in a set of consulting-style assignments requiring student teams to devise strategic options.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and apply the theories, models and concepts applicable to the development and implementation of global corporate strategy, including location choice, entry mode choice and dynamic business models;
- Critically evaluate the usefulness of different theories, models and concepts in addressing the problems facing managers making global corporate strategy;
- Formulate and present, both orally and in written form, a response to hypothetical or case-based problems facing firms operating in the global arena.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- The application of theories, models and concepts to real world situations facing managers formulating global strategy;
- The synthesis of different theories, models and concepts;
- The analysis and interpretation of complex issues, data and written research material;
- Research, accessing both empirical data and theoretical information from various sources;
- The application of a range of analytical approaches to critically evaluate complex issues;
- Oral and written communication, particularly in relation to the presentation of independent points of view;
- Teamwork in a culturally diverse environment;
- Critical thinking.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into the 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-IB Master of International Business
AND
Completion of a minimum of 62.5 credit points of study
Option 2
Admission into the 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-IB Master of International Business
AND
Completion of a minimum of 112.5 credit points of study
Students are encouraged to take the subject in their final semester of study where practical.
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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Team-based report 1 and presentation to class (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Week 6 | 40% |
Team-based report 2 and presentation to class (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Week 12 | 40% |
Individual reflective essay
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Radhika Chugh Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours (1.5hr lecture plus 1.5hr workshop each week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Ms Radhika Chugh radhika.chugh@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Andre Sammartino Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours (one 3 hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
A/Prof Andre Sammartino samma@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
None
- Subject notes
Students should undertake this subject in the final semester of study.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 9 April 2024