James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

BX3061 - International Business

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
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 23-Mar-2017
Coordinator: Dr Murray Prideaux
Lecturer: Dr Pengji Wang.
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 52
    Census Date 10-Aug-2017
    Coordinator: Dr Murray Prideaux
    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 06-Apr-2017
      Coordinator: Dr Murray Prideaux
      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 10-Aug-2017
        Coordinator: Dr Murray Prideaux
        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 07-Dec-2017
          Coordinator: Dr Murray Prideaux
          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.