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 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGM5966
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGM5966
No unit lists MGM5966 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
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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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | Evening |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define the concept of international business from a multi-disciplinary perspective
- 2
explain the diversity and complexity of the international business environment
- 3
provide a historical overview of the evolution of the international business phenomenon
- 4
discuss the economics and politics of international business transactions
- 5
analyse the concept of globalisation and its impact on businesses worldwide
- 6
describe the firm internationalisation process
- 7
examine the economic, social and political implications of multinational corporate activities
- 8
extend awareness of global issues based on current affairs and their implications for international business.
Workload and 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. 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
Peng, M. & Meyer, K. (2016). International Business , London: South Western, Cengage Learning EMEA.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Manjit Singh Sandhu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGM5966?
MGM5966 has no prerequisites.
When is MGM5966 offered?
In 2020, 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 1 assessment task and no exam.