MGF3681 International management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF3681 International management is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and City (Melbourne). It needs MGF2351, MGS2351 or MGW2351.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, City (Melbourne)
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGF3681
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MGF3681
No unit lists MGF3681 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Trimester A, Trimester B, and Trimester C City location offerings for this unit are only available for Bachelor of International Business and associated double degree students.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Management theory and its application in various cultures. Topics covered include: the role of culture; motivation; global leadership; international human resources management; international teams, and ethics and social responsibility.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Trimester A | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
| Trimester B | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
| Trimester C | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment60%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
assess the application of management theory to various global cultures
- 2
explain the complex challenges of the multinational business enterprise at the interpersonal and operational levels
- 3
compare a range of cross-cultural variables in the business environment
- 4
apply theory to cross cultural scenarios
- 5
critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of national culture assessment tools.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops33 hours
- Workshops30 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
City campus: Luthans, F and Doh, J. P. (2015) International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior (9th Ed) McGraw-Hill Education: New York, N.Y.
Where it fits
MGF3681 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Colin Jevons
- Dr Dan Wang
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Bruce Johnstone
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF3681?
You need MGF2351, MGS2351 or MGW2351 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is MGF3681 offered?
In 2021, MGF3681 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and City (Melbourne).
How much work is MGF3681?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF3681 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include MGF3681?
MGF3681 is part of Business management and International business.