James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

BX3061 - International Business

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

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

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Professor John Hamilton
Lecturer: Mr Robert Marat.
Contact hours:
  • 0 hours
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    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 07-Apr-2016
    Coordinator: Professor John Hamilton
    Contact hours:
    • 0 hours
      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 08-Dec-2016
      Coordinator: Professor John Hamilton
      Contact hours:
      • 0 hours
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15%); trade poster presentation (group) (20%); case study presentation (15%).

        JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
        Census Date 07-Apr-2016
        Coordinator: Professor John Hamilton
        Contact hours:
        • 0 hours
          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 11-Aug-2016
          Coordinator: Professor John Hamilton
          Contact hours:
          • 0 hours
            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 08-Dec-2016
            Coordinator: Professor John Hamilton
            Contact hours:
            • 0 hours
              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.