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. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review MGX5890.
Overview
This program aims to provide an opportunity for students to experience the diversity of contexts for doing business in Asia. The program will focus on the influence of diverse cultures, politics, institutions and local practices, and their impact on business decisions and managerial behaviour in Asia. The two-week program comprises on- and off- campus seminars and company visits in two or more Asian countries. The program will take students to meet with business and government leaders, conduct company visits and discuss business practices.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for MGX5890.
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine the cultural, political, and institutional issues that influence the business activities in the selected countries
- 2
critically analyse the impact of the cultural, political and other institutional influence on company's strategic decisions as well as other management practices
- 3
apply the basic theories and concepts in managing multinational firms in the international companies we tour and analyse both congruency and discrepancy between theories and real practices.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Manjit Singh Sandhu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX5890?
MGX5890 has no prerequisites.
When is MGX5890 offered?
MGX5890 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
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 1 assessment task and no exam.