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21532 Applied International Business

UTS: Business: Management
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level: Undergraduate

Result Type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 21128 International Business AND 21591 International Management AND 25304 Asian-Australian Economics Relations AND 22240 International Accounting AND 24220 International Marketing Analysis and Strategy
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Handbook description

This capstone subject is based upon applying knowledge gained from the study of prerequisite subjects to the examination of contemporary issues facing international business. Students develop skills in researching current issues and assessing how they affect multinational businesses. Students also develop an understanding of the complexity of international operations and how firms have responded to this complexity. The interrelated and multifaceted nature of challenges facing multinationals is stressed. Current organisational problems are used as a basis for discussion and teaching and students develop an appreciation of the evolving international environment and how it may affect corporations. Students also gain experience in written and oral presentations.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

  1. apply knowledge gained from studies in the International Business major to specific international business situations
  2. understand the multidisciplinary and integrative nature of international business
  3. analyse the managerial problems facing multinational business
  4. demonstrate an ability to synthesise various fields and disciplines available to international managers in addressing problems related to multinational corporations
  5. understand current thinking in relation to issues facing multinationals.

Contribution to graduate profile

Applied International Business is a capstone subject in the International Business Major. It integrates the content of specialised subjects in the major in such a way as to develop the ability to analyse, research and propose possible solutions to international business problems. The subject expands the student's ability to understand and respond to the complexity of international business problems.

Teaching and learning strategies

The main teaching strategy of Applied International Business is the consideration and discussion of contemporary case studies. These are selected for their relevance to contemporary international management problems. Students must also complete a group integrative project which concentrates upon the management challenges faced by an international firm. Students must also be familiar with key readings in the international business area.

Content

  • The contest in international business relations
  • Developing and implementing strategies
  • Developing the international organisation
  • Discussion of challenges facing multinational corporations

Assessment

Assessment item 1: Case preparation and discussion(Individual)

Objective(s): 1, 2 and 3
Weighting: 15%
Task: Each week, students are expected to prepare answers to a case study of a multi national corporation undergoing transition. This is used as a basis for class discussion. Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

Assessment item 2: Small team seminar (Group)

Objective(s): 3, 4
Weighting: 25%
Task: Students must select and research a topic from a set list and present their findings to the class. They must also submit a written report. Students are also to conduct a mini seminar on the topic where class discussion is facilitated. This task may be undertaken in groups of up to three members. The segment assesses objectives 3 and 4.

Assessment item 3: Final Examination (Individual)

Objective(s): 1, 4, 5
Weighting: 60%
Task: The examination consists of short answer and essay type questions. This assessment addresses objectives 1, 4 and 5.

Required text(s)

Bartlett, CA, Ghoshal, S and Beamish, PJ, Transnational Management, 5th edn, Chicago: Irwin McGraw Hill, 2008

Guide to Writing Assignments (2006) published by the Faculty of Business.