James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2008

MG3715 - International Business

Credit points: 03
Year: 2008
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Business

The International business competes within a dynamic, strategic and global arena. The international business environment is changing rapidly. E-Business, e-Commerce, Services, Logistics, Finance, Marketing, HR, Politics, Legalities, Trade and the like, are now key ingredients for international success. This course considers the role of the business enterprise in international trade, investment policies, business strategies and its expansion within and across international arenas.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 10
Census Date 19-Dec-2008
Face to face teaching 01-Dec-2008 to 19-Dec-2008 (Mon to Fri (3-6pm) from 1 - 17 December, 2008; Exam 19 Dec)
Coord/Lect: Professor Zhang-Yue Zhou.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (30%); presentations (5%); case study (15%); strategic project report - group report - individual sections - part invigilated (40%); strategic project report - shareholder component - individual (10%).

    SIMA S'pore, Block, Study Period 76
    Census Date 19-Sep-2008
    Face to face teaching 01-Sep-2008 to 02-Nov-2008 (Taught in Mandarin - in 'teach out' mode. Exam date 30 October)
    Coordinator: Professor Zhang-Yue Zhou
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 13 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (30%); presentations (5%); case study (15%); strategic project report - group report - individual sections - part invigilated (40%); strategic project report - shareholder component - individual (10%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.