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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.

Subject coordinator

Dr Neil Barnwell
Office: room C409
Phone: (02) 9514 3612; Email: Neil.Barnwell@uts.edu.au

Handbook description

This capstone subject applies 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: Team Research Report, Presentation and Smeinar (Group)

Objective(s): 1, 2 and 3
Weighting: 40%
Task:

Students are required to form an appropriately sized team to reaearch a nominated topic. Students will present a written roport as well as presenting their findings to the group. They will conduct a discussion/seminar on the set topic.

Assessment item 2: Reflection on the Major Assignment (Individual)

Objective(s): 3, 4
Weighting: 10%
Length: 1000 words
Task:

Students are to present a paper on their reflections on the major research assignment. The requirements will be disucssed in class.

Assessment item 3: Reflective / Research Journal(Individual)

Objective(s): 1, 4, 5
Weighting: 50%
Task:

At the commencement of the semester, students will be given a list of 15 questions on current issses relating to international business and management. Students must select ten and undertake appropriate research in relation to each. They then submit their answers at the end of the semester. Questions vary from semester to semester.

Minimum requirements

Students enrolled in this subject must attend a minimum of 10 of the 13 scheduled classes to be eligible for a passing grade. The nature of the subject requires active participation and a contribution to the learning of fellow students.

To pass the subject, students need to achieve at least 50% of the total marks.

Required text(s)

There are no set texts for this subject