MGM5310 International management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGM5310 International management 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 has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGM5310
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGM5310
No unit lists MGM5310 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B6007 or M6030 to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit is designed to equip you with critical insights and practical skills in international management, preparing you for successful careers in a globally interconnected business environment. Throughout the duration, you will engage with key concepts, techniques, and tools essential to navigating an international workplace, including cultural sensitivity, global strategy development, cross-border negotiation, and international human resource management. Through a blend of curated videos, academic and news articles, and case studies, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how global businesses operate and how management practices vary across cultures. By the end of the unit, you will have achieved a deep appreciation for the complexities of international business, enabling you to effectively manage and lead across borders. Ideal for students aiming for careers in multinational corporations or those seeking to enhance their global business acumen, this unit offers an in-depth exploration of international management, fostering both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. You will leave with the skills necessary to tackle the challenges and leverage the opportunities in the international business landscape.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written70%
- Presentation30%
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
analyse the impact of culture, institutions, and other environmental influences on management within multinational enterprises
- 2
critically evaluate the communication challenges faced by international managers and propose effective solutions to address them
- 3
assess the impact of cultural and other forms of diversity on managing multicultural teams in varied settings
- 4
develop a global mindset by demonstrating adaptability, cultural awareness, and strategic vision in managing and making decisions in international contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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 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.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Deresky, H. (2017) International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures (9th edition), England: Pearson Education limited.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jane Tong
- Dr Ah Geik Kang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGM5310?
MGM5310 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGM5310 offered?
In 2026, MGM5310 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is MGM5310?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGM5310 have an exam?
No. MGM5310 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.