James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

BX3061 - International Business

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Business

This subject introduces students to the multidimensional nature of international business and discusses the importance of globalisation and how it has changed the competitive environment of business. It introduces the role of multinational corporations and the complexity of international operations and management, and discusses current debates surrounding multilateral bodies. Reasons for the emergence of globalisation and the internationalisation of business are considered along with emergent business strategies and organisational forms appropriate to international business. Trade policies of a number of important trading partners are examined. International business entry modes and the impact of cultural differences on doing business overseas are analysed. Students will need to demonstrate skills in gathering and evaluating data, from both printed and internet sources, and developing a strategic business approach in analysing international business case studies. Students will gain from this subject an appreciation of the multifaceted nature of trade in a globalised trading system.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:12 credit points of level 1 BU BX EC CO MG TO subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MG3715

Availabilities

Cairns, Block, Study Period 3
Census Date 07-Feb-2013
Face to face teaching 14-Jan-2013 to 24-Jan-2013 (Briefing 6-8pm 14 Jan; 18,19, 20, 23, 24 Jan 9am-5pm. Exam 29 Jan 5-7pm.)
Coord/Lect: Dr Boaz Bernstein.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40% - 50%); presentations (15%); assignments (35% - 45%).

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
    Census Date 18-Jul-2013
    Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
    Contact hours:
    • 24 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40% - 50%); presentations (15%); assignments (35% - 45%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
      Census Date 14-Nov-2013
      Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
      Contact hours:
      • 24 hours lectures
      • 12 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (40% - 50%); presentations (15%); assignments (35% - 45%).

        JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
        Census Date 15-Aug-2013
        Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures
        • 12 hours tutorials
          Assessment:end of semester exam (40% - 50%); presentations (15%); assignments (35% - 45%).

          JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
          Census Date 18-Apr-2013
          Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours lectures
          • 12 hours tutorials
            Assessment:end of semester exam (40% - 50%); presentations (15%); assignments (35% - 45%).

            JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
            Census Date 13-Dec-2013
            Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
            Contact hours:
            • 26 hours lectures
            • 12 hours tutorials
              Assessment:end of semester exam (40% - 50%); presentations (15%); assignments (35% - 45%).

              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.