MGS2351 International business
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGS2351 International business is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Summer B at South Africa. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Summer B
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGS2351
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After MGS2351
3 units list MGS2351 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit explores the international business environment including international trade and investment, and the legal, political, cultural and technological contexts faced by internationalising organisations. It covers the forms of operations available to the internationalising organisation, the impact of the multinational enterprise and international strategic planning.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
| Summer semester B | South Africa | Block on |
Assessment
- Individual Assignment30%
- Group Assignment30%
- ExamThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine the impact the international business environment has on the internationalisation process of an organisation
- 2
evaluate the role and influence of government and international funding and trade organisations
- 3
identify the strategic issues impacting on internationalising organisations
- 4
analyse how entry mode choice and the functional areas of management, impact on the internationalisation of a firm.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- 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. 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.
This teaching and learning approach provides facilitated learning, practical exploration and peer learning.
Learning resources
Required resources
Wild, JJ and Wild, KL. International Business: The Challenges of Globalization (Global Edition) (Paperback). 8th ed. 2016. 9781292095042.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Cynthia Bedwei-Majdoub
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGS2351?
MGS2351 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MGS2351?
MGS2351 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MGF3681, MGW3122 and MGW3681.
When is MGS2351 offered?
In 2021, MGS2351 runs in Semester 1 and Summer B at South Africa.
How much work is MGS2351?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGS2351 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.