MGF2351 International business
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF2351 International business is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MGF2351
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGF2351
3 units list MGF2351 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
In this unit, you will learn the international environment including international trade and investment, and the legal, political, cultural and technological contexts faced by internationalising organisations; forms of operations available to the internationalising organisation; the impact of the multinational enterprise; international strategic planning.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test30%
- Presentation30%
- Written40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
evaluate the political, social, cultural, environmental and economic impact of international business on societies
- 2
analyse countries’ levels of development from both economic and human development perspectives, and the resultant impact on a nation’s political economy individually and collectively
- 3
discuss the interdependent relationship between national cultures and international business, including changes in national culture and identity
- 4
explain current patterns of international trade - including government intervention in those patterns - by applying seminal and contemporary theories of international trade
- 5
develop evidence-informed recommendations for a firm’s internationalisation process, based on a critical evaluation of target market, strategy and entry mode choices
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit allows you to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Learning resources
Required resources
Hill, C.W.L. (2021). International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace (13th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Where it fits
MGF2351 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Anran Li
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF2351?
MGF2351 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MGF2351?
MGF2351 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MGF3681, MGI3681 and MGW3681.
When is MGF2351 offered?
In 2027, MGF2351 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGF2351?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF2351 have an exam?
No. MGF2351 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGF2351?
MGF2351 is part of Business management and International business.