James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

BU5104:03

International Business

Townsville, Cairns HECS Band 2

40 hours lectures. October block mode (Townsville campus); June block mode (Cairns campus).

Staff: Dr F Bartels (Townsville campus); Mr D Maguire (Cairns campus).

This subject examines the specific decisions and operational issues that are unique to multinational organisations, such as international trade, foreign direct investment, international financial management, R&D strategy, international marketing and technology transfer.

Learning Objectives:

  1. critical appreciation of the theories, concepts, methods and empirical knowledge used in the field of international business education.

Assessment to be advised by first week of lectures.