INTBUS 7500 - Fundamentals of International Business (M)
North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code INTBUS 7500 Course Fundamentals of International Business (M) Coordinating Unit Management Term Trimester 3 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 36 hours per Trimester Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge ECON 7200, ACCTING 7025, MARKETNG 7104 Assessment Assignments/tests/group work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Henry Shi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Apply theoretical concepts and analytical tools to address managerial problems in international business; 2 Understand, explain and analyse the complexity and diversity of the international business environment; 3 Recognise global issues and discuss their implications for international business; 4 Critically analyse and interpret information as well as international economic and political developments for managerial decision-making; and 5 Communicate and present analytical findings and strategic recommendations in relation to international business operations of a firm. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1-4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
- Suggested textbook: Hill, C.W.L. (2021). International Business - Competing in the Global Marketplace (13th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
- Compulsory supplementary readings: An interactive list containing links to supplementary compulsory readings will be provided before the course start date via MyUni.
- Learning materials posted on MyUni on a weekly basis.
Online Learning
Online environment is important part of students’ learning in this course. In preparation for each seminar please visit MyUni course site to access course materials. Compulsory course readings can be accessed via an interactive readings list posted on MyUni.The lecturer in charge will upload PowerPoint lecture slides and any other relevant materials and exercises to MyUni course site on a weekly basis. Power point lecture slides provide a summary of each topic. MyUni will also be used by the lecturer to post important messages. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will be conducted via a series of face-to-face seminars. They include a brief interactive presentation by a lecturer, group discussions of recommended readings, experiential exercises, such as for example case studies, and presentations by guest speakers (to be confirmed). It is essential for students to familiarize themselves with all prescribed materials before each class to maximize their
learning outcomes.
Students should come along to each session prepared to summarise and comment on their understanding of what they have read for the session. During each session students will be asked to contribute to discussions in relation to relevant materials such as, for example, case studies and journal articles.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The following information is provided as a guide to assist students with engaging appropriately with the course requirements. The University expects full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This means that you are expected to commit approximately 9 hours for a three-unit course of private study outside of your regular classes.
Learning Activities Summary
Learning Activities Summary Topic 1 Globalisation
Reference material: Textbook, Chapter 1, Course Materials folder on MyUniTopic 2 Political economy. Ethics in International Business Reference material: Textbook, Chapters 2 & 3 and 5, Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study Topic 3 Differences in Culture Reference material: Textbook, Chapter 4 &5; Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study Topic 4 International Trade Reference material: Textbook, Chapters 6 & 7, Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study Topic 5 Foreign Direct Investment and Regional Economic Integration Reference material: Textbook, Chapters 8 & 9, Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study Topic 6 The Monetary System Reference material: Textbook, Chapters 10 & 11, Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study PART 2: MANAGING IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (TOPICS 7-11) Topic 7 The Strategy of International Business Reference material: Textbook, Chapter 13; Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study Topic 8 Foreign Entry Strategic Decisions Reference material: Textbook, Chapter 15, Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study Topic 9 The Organisation of International Business material: Textbook, Chapter 14, Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study Topic 10 International Marketing and R&D; Reference material: Textbook, Chapter 18, Course Materials folder on MyUni Activities: Case study Topic 11 International Operations, Outsourcing and Logistics Reference material: Textbook, Chapter 17, Course Materials
folder on MyUniActivities: Case studies Course wrap up in class test Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
For specific due dates please see the MyUni page.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Case study report Individual 25% 1-5 Company project report Group 30% 1-5 Class participation Individual 10% 1-5 Final in class test Individual 35% 1-5 Total 100% Assessment Detail
1. Individual Assignment: Case Study report
Upon reading a prescribed case study please provide your analysis of identified issues and provide recommendations.
2. Group Assignment: Company Project
Based on your knowledge of a selected company and its recent cross-border activity (at least two new foreign market entries for
the purpose of trade or investment that occurred in the last 3-10 years) analyse, based on the data that you have,
how internationalisation adds value to the organisation,
the company’s reasons to select the foreign markets that it has;
the company’s choice of the foreign market entry mode(s) that it has;
and the factors that appear to be associated with its current levels of success
(or, failure) in these markets.
Please provide recommendations to the Board on improving the company’s international
business operations.
3. Class Participation
4. In-class test
An open-book in-class test will include a case study.
Submission
You are required to submit your assignments as Word.doc(x) file. Please upload your file on MyUni via Turnitin. PDF files, assignments
not complying with formatting requirements, and not uploaded on Turnitin will not be accepted.
A hard copy with a signed assignment cover sheet must be submitted to the lecturer in class unless an alternative arrangement was made.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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