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The Multinational (IBUS90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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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
Dr Liang Chen liang.chen@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dr Liang Chen liang.chen@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The multinational enterprise (MNE) is the most distinctive aspect of international business. This subject explores: how and why MNEs exist as vehicles for leveraging and building competitive advantages across borders; how host economies impact the design of MNE operations; and the relationship and balance between global integration and local responsiveness that lies at the core of understanding strategies of the MNE. Particular attention is paid to contemporary issues such as global value chains, MNEs from emerging economies, and digital business models.
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% |
Group presentation (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Group case report (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Week 12 | 30% |
End of semester examination
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Additional details
Important online examination information: This examination is the equivalent of a 2-hour assessment; however, students are provided with 3-hours to accommodate the time that will be required for typesetting of mathematical expressions and the uploading of documents.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Liang Chen 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
Dr Liang Chen liang.chen@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Liang Chen Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (1.5hr lecture plus 1.5hr workshop each 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
Dr Liang Chen liang.chen@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 Management Course Master of International Business - 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