James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

BX3061 - International Business

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Business (pre 2015)

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 through the application of a trade poster. 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

Prerequisites:18 credit points of subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MG3715

Availabilities

Cairns, Block, Study Period 3
Census Date 06-Feb-2014
Face to face teaching 13-Jan-2014 to 23-Jan-2014 (Briefing 6-8pm 13 Jan; face to face dates 9am-5pm 17, 18, 19, 22 & 23 Jan. Exam Tuesday 28 Jan 5-7pm.)
Coord/Lect: Dr Boaz Bernstein.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15%); trade poster presentation (group) (20%); case study presentation (15%).

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
    Census Date 20-Mar-2014
    Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15%); trade poster presentation (group) (20%); case study presentation (15%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
      Census Date 13-Nov-2014
      Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 12 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15%); trade poster presentation (group) (20%); case study presentation (15%).
        Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

        JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
        Census Date 17-Apr-2014
        Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures
        • 12 hours tutorials
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15%); trade poster presentation (group) (20%); case study presentation (15%).

          JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
          Census Date 11-Dec-2014
          Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours lectures
          • 12 hours tutorials
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15%); trade poster presentation (group) (20%); case study presentation (15%).

            JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
            Census Date 14-Aug-2014
            Coordinator: Dr Boaz Bernstein
            Contact hours:
            • 26 hours lectures
            • 12 hours tutorials
              Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15%); trade poster presentation (group) (20%); case study presentation (15%).

              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.