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 2026 in Summer B at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer B
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester B | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written50%
- Presentation50%
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
identify the macro level influences and issues that impact business activities in the selected countries and explain its significance overall
- 2
analyse the impact of country-specific influences and issues on the management and operations of specific companies and their leadership
- 3
compare and contrast the theory and concepts in international business against actual real-life practices of businesses in the selected countries.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 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. 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Jeong Hahm
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX5890?
MGX5890 has no prerequisites.
When is MGX5890 offered?
In 2026, 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 2 assessment tasks and no exam.