MGW3681 International management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGW3681 International management is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs MGF2351, MGS2351 or MGW2351.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGW3681
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
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After MGW3681
No unit lists MGW3681 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Equivalent units
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Overview
This unit explores the complex realities of managing across cultures, and making responsible decisions in international contexts. You will learn to develop a global mindset, analyse cross-cultural differences, and apply disciplinary knowledge to managerial decision-making in multinational organisations. Through case studies, teamwork, and reflective tasks, you will build the skills needed to manage effectively and inclusively in diverse, fast-changing international environments.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation20%
- Project30%
- Written50%
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
engage with diverse management perspectives to analyse cross-cultural influences in global business
- 2
apply research skills to address challenges confronted by multinational organisations at the interpersonal and operational levels
- 3
demonstrate effective teamwork skills and inclusive practices in diverse collaborative contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 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 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Luthans, F. and Doh, J. P. (2018) International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior (10th edition) , New York, McGraw-Hill International Edition.
Where it fits
MGW3681 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yit Sean Chong
Common questions
When is MGW3681 offered?
In 2026, MGW3681 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is MGW3681?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGW3681 have an exam?
No. MGW3681 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGW3681?
MGW3681 is part of International business management.