MGX5890 International study program in international business
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX5890 International study program in international business is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Summer B at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Summer B
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
This program aims to provide an opportunity for you to experience the diversity of contexts for doing business around the world. The program will focus on the influence of diverse cultures, politics, institutions and local practices of a country, and their impact on business decisions and managerial behaviour of its people and organisations. The program comprises on- and off- campus seminars and company visits in a selected country or countries. The program will take you to meet with business and government leaders, conduct company visits, introduce you to the local business ecosystems and discuss business practices.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester B | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written20%
- Presentation50%
- Written30%
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
critically evaluate the impact of contemporary global issues, macro-level trends, and challenges on business practices across selected countries
- 2
synthesise the social, political, and cultural influences shaping business practices and their implications for organisational management and leadership across countries
- 3
propose a sustainable strategic action plan to enhance business practices, integrating international business theories with real-world practices.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachField trips
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 provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Jeong Hahm
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX5890?
MGX5890 has no prerequisites.
When is MGX5890 offered?
In 2027, MGX5890 runs in Summer B at Malaysia.
How much work is MGX5890?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX5890 have an exam?
No. MGX5890 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.