MGM5181 International business strategy
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGM5181 International business strategy is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs MGM5966.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGM5181
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MGM5181
No unit lists MGM5181 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B6007 and you must have completed 48 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit looks at international business strategy theories and their application. Topics include the relationship between environmental scanning and strategic planning; methods of developing a strategic plan; corporate and business level strategy; choice of foreign operation and its implications in terms of risk and control; determinants of multi-national corporations (MNC) activity; strategic issues that relate to international wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and alliance modes; impact of multi-domestic, regional and global integration strategies; and international corporate governance. Asian regional context will be central to the teaching pedagogy.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation10%
- Written30%
- Project60%
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
critically review existing literature and apply frameworks to develop solutions for real-world problems related to international business
- 2
apply established research methodologies and approaches for solving problems related to international business
- 3
demonstrate ability to work independently and with a team in the management of an international business strategy-related research project
- 4
develop evidence-based recommendations for a firm’s internationalisation considering ethical and sustainability practices.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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. 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 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Chanatip Suksai
- Dr Chong Shiau Yun
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGM5181?
You need MGM5966 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is MGM5181 offered?
In 2026, MGM5181 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is MGM5181?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGM5181 have an exam?
No. MGM5181 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.