MGM5966 International business theory and practice
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGM5966 International business theory and practice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MGM5966
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGM5966
1 unit list MGM5966 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B6007 or M6030 to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
An understanding of major internationalisation theories and its practical implications on international firms; the planning requirements in going international and management issues that arise in an international setting.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written25%
- Artefact35%
- 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
analyse the concept of institutions and its impact on international business
- 2
evaluate firms' internationalisation decision in diverse global institutional environments
- 3
assess the role of ethical considerations in sustaining responsible business practices in the global context
- 4
appraise strategies and solutions to challenges of internationalisation.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- 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 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lee Ai Ling
- Dr Ho Hui Ping
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGM5966?
MGM5966 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MGM5966?
MGM5966 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MGM5181.
When is MGM5966 offered?
In 2027, MGM5966 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is MGM5966?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGM5966 have an exam?
No. MGM5966 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.