Managing in a Global Economy (BUSA90555)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Managing in a Global Economy is a comprehensive class on the management of overseas business activities, such as international trade, outsourcing, and foreign ventures.  Students will learn to evaluate the costs and benefits of such activities; to choose among countries; to plan and implement a rollout; to arrange financing; to mitigate risks; to staff global teams; to manage, negotiate, and lead across cultures; and to exit gracefully when needed.  The class will rely on tools from economics, finance, management, and other disciplines.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Analyse the financial and non-financial costs and benefits associated with conducting business activities overseas, such as expanding into new markets or engaging in international trade.
  • Assess the suitability of different countries for conducting overseas activities, taking into account factors such as market size, economic stability, political climate, and cultural differences.
  • Develop and execute a plan for launching a new overseas activity, such as establishing a new subsidiary or entering into a joint venture with a foreign partner.
  • Understand the various options for financing overseas activities, such as equity or debt financing, and be able to select the most suitable option for a given activity.
  • Identify and manage the risks associated with conducting business activities overseas, such as currency fluctuations, political instability, and cultural differences.
  • Effectively manage an ongoing overseas activity, including overseeing operations, managing personnel, and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
  • Devise and execute a plan for exiting from an overseas activity, such as selling a subsidiary or terminating a joint venture agreement.

Generic skills

  • Presentation skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Work effectively in teams
  • Business acumen

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

PT MBA students

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90552 Business Essentials
January (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90532 Business Essentials
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
BUSA90480 Leadership
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
BUSA90553 Current Business Issues
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90481 Managerial Ethics & Business Environment
September (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
BUSA90001 Financial Accounting
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90060 Data Analysis
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90243 Marketing
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90224 Managing People
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90093 Finance
June (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90193 Managerial Economics
June (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90026 Business Strategy
June (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90227 Operations
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

FT MBA students

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90482 General Management 1
September (On Campus - Parkville)
 62.5
BUSA90483 General Management 2
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 43.75

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90026 Business Strategy
June (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90227 Operations
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Contribution to class learning

  • 200 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period10%

Midterm test

  • 1 hours
Mid semester10%

Syndicate project

  • 4000 words (equivalent)
Second half of the teaching period25%

Peer evaluations

  • 300 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period15%

Final examination

  • 2.25 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to pass the final examination to pass the subject		End of the teaching period40%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • September
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne 3 hour session a week x 10 weeks
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date15 September 2025
    Pre teaching requirementsstudents are required to complete approximately 10 hours of readings to prepare for the subject during the pre-teaching period.
    Teaching period22 September 2025 to 30 November 2025
    Last self-enrol date13 July 2025
    Census date 3 October 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 7 November 2025
    Assessment period ends 5 December 2025

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Additional delivery details

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

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    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • 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: 4 March 2025