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 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 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 2024 handbook.
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 2024
| 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
explain the concept of institutions and analyse its impact on international business
- 2
examine how internationalising firms can gain and sustain competitive advantage
- 3
evaluate why and how firms internationalise
- 4
assess the roles of ethics and sustainability in international business.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 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. 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ho Hui Ping
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGM5966?
MGM5966 has no prerequisites.
When is MGM5966 offered?
In 2024, 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.