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The Multinational (IBUS90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-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
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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
Admission into the MC-IB Master of International Business
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
Principal 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 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Liang Chen liang.chen@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
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 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 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