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The Multinational (IBUS90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Samuel Belicka samuel.belicka@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dr Zhengyu Li zhengyu.li@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 or selection of one of the following:
- MC-IB Master of International Business
- MC-MGMTAFN Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)
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% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Samuel Belicka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36hrs (one 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Samuel Belicka samuel.belicka@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Zhengyu Li Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36hrs (one 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Zhengyu Li zhengyu.li@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
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Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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Recommended texts and other resources
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- 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