AMB110 Internationalisation
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| Unit code: | AMB110 |
|---|---|
| Equivalent(s): | AMB210, AMX210 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,040 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,597 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,024 |
| International unit fee | $4,176 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | AMB110 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | AMB210, AMX210 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Nil |
| Coordinator: | Alvin Tan | ac.tan@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Internationalisation has become fundamental to the survival and growth of many businesses in Australia as well as in other economies in this era of globalisation. Globalisation has forged interdependency among organisations and individuals in different country markets. This unit examines the drivers of globalisation and international business. It explores the diversity of country markets at an introductory level, introducing key knowledge and skills for operating businesses effectively - responding to the opportunities, challenges and risks of conducting business across politically, economically and culturally diverse environments. In this unit you can gain an awareness of the unique knowledge and skills required of management to operate business internationally across diverse contexts, which will inform future studies in this field.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast international market and investment potential of countries and market entry methods to make informed judgements and decisions regarding market suitability and market entry.
- Analyse authentic international business situations and issues, and identify and discuss ways in which internationalisation contributes to business expansion.
- Apply information literacy and written communication in preparing professional export plans.
Content
This unit introduces students to the foundational terms, concepts and theories in international business. It examines, from a managerial perspective, the potential challenges in analysing diverse business environments, foreign market entry modes selection and the strategic considerations in international business operations. Topics include:-
- Drivers of globalisation
- Modes of internationalisation
- Theories of internationalisation
- Analysis of international business environments
- International business operations
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
As an integrated learning experience, you chose how you want to learn, the platforms you want to learn from and when you want to learn, according to your learning style and personal situation. To facilitate this, your student experience is built in three parts.
- (1) Learning involves accessing the specially developed learning content to understand the key concepts (which comprise the topic area of the unit) and the main theories (which explain these concepts).
- (2) Apply your learning (key concepts and theories) and develop understanding through interactive workshops in-class and online.
- (3) Practice your learning and develop competence in the assessment tasks in your tutorials – in class or online.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Case study analysis with short essay style questions.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
Students will analyse and propose solutions to international business scenarios and problems.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Internationalisation Plan
This assessment item is designed to build and assess planning, organising, cognitive, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to formulate innovative solutions and propose a course of action in the context of an authentic internationalisation plan.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Hill, C., Hult, T., Wickramasekera, R., Mackenzie, K. & Gordon, C. (2019). Global Business Today: Asia-Pacific Perspective (5th edition.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | AMB110 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | AMB210, AMX210 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Nil |
Overview
Internationalisation has become fundamental to the survival and growth of many businesses in Australia as well as in other economies in this era of globalisation. Globalisation has forged interdependency among organisations and individuals in different country markets. This unit examines the drivers of globalisation and international business. It explores the diversity of country markets at an introductory level, introducing key knowledge and skills for operating businesses effectively - responding to the opportunities, challenges and risks of conducting business across politically, economically and culturally diverse environments. In this unit you can gain an awareness of the unique knowledge and skills required of management to operate business internationally across diverse contexts, which will inform future studies in this field.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast international market and investment potential of countries and market entry methods to make informed judgements and decisions regarding market suitability and market entry.
- Analyse authentic international business situations and issues, and identify and discuss ways in which internationalisation contributes to business expansion.
- Apply information literacy and written communication in preparing professional export plans.
Content
This unit introduces students to the foundational terms, concepts and theories in international business. It examines, from a managerial perspective, the potential challenges in analysing diverse business environments, foreign market entry modes selection and the strategic considerations in international business operations. Topics include:-
- Drivers of globalisation
- Modes of internationalisation
- Theories of internationalisation
- Analysis of international business environments
- International business operations
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
As an integrated learning experience, you chose how you want to learn, the platforms you want to learn from and when you want to learn, according to your learning style and personal situation. To facilitate this, your student experience is built in three parts.
- (1) Learning involves accessing the specially developed learning content to understand the key concepts (which comprise the topic area of the unit) and the main theories (which explain these concepts).
- (2) Apply your learning (key concepts and theories) and develop understanding through interactive workshops in-class and online.
- (3) Practice your learning and develop competence in the assessment tasks in your tutorials – in class or online.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Case study analysis with short essay style questions.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
Students will analyse and propose solutions to international business scenarios and problems.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Internationalisation Plan
This assessment item is designed to build and assess planning, organising, cognitive, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to formulate innovative solutions and propose a course of action in the context of an authentic internationalisation plan.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Hill, C., Hult, T., Wickramasekera, R., Mackenzie, K. & Gordon, C. (2019). Global Business Today: Asia-Pacific Perspective (5th edition.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | AMB110 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | AMB210, AMX210 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Nil |
| Coordinators: | Rumintha Wickramasekera | r.wickrama@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Internationalisation has become fundamental to the survival and growth of many businesses in Australia as well as in other economies in this era of globalisation. Globalisation has forged interdependency among organisations and individuals in different country markets. This unit examines the drivers of globalisation and international business. It explores the diversity of country markets at an introductory level, introducing key knowledge and skills for operating businesses effectively - responding to the opportunities, challenges and risks of conducting business across politically, economically and culturally diverse environments. In this unit you can gain an awareness of the unique knowledge and skills required of management to operate business internationally across diverse contexts, which will inform future studies in this field.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast international market and investment potential of countries and market entry methods to make informed judgements and decisions regarding market suitability and market entry. [KS 1.2, HO 2.1]
- Analyse authentic international business situations and issues, and identify and discuss ways in which internationalisation contributes to business expansion. [KS 1.2, HO 2.1, 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Apply information literacy and written communication in preparing a professional internationalisation plan. [PC 3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
Content
This unit introduces students to the foundational terms, concepts and theories in international business. It examines, from a managerial perspective, the potential challenges in analysing diverse business environments, foreign market entry modes selection and the strategic considerations in international business operations. Topics include:-
- Drivers of globalisation
- Modes of internationalisation
- Theories of internationalisation
- Analysis of international business environments
- International business operations
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
As an integrated learning experience, you chose how you want to learn, the platforms you want to learn from and when you want to learn, according to your learning style and personal situation. To facilitate this, your student experience is built in three parts.
- Learning involves accessing the specially developed learning content to understand the key concepts (which comprise the topic area of the unit) and the main theories (which explain these concepts).
- Apply your learning (key concepts and theories) and develop understanding through interactive workshops in-class and online.
- Practice your learning and develop competence in the assessment tasks in your tutorials – in class or online.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Case study analysis with short essay style questions.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
Students will analyse and propose solutions to international business scenarios and problems.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2) and HO (2.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Internationalisation Plan
This assessment item is designed to build and assess planning, organising, cognitive, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to formulate innovative solutions and propose a course of action in the context of an authentic internationalisation plan.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2) PC (3.1) and SE (5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Hill, C., Hult, T., Wickramasekera, R., Mackenzie, K. & Gordon, C. (2019). Global Business Today: Asia-Pacific Perspective (5th edition.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Internationalisation Plan
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Internationalisation Plan
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Internationalisation Plan
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Internationalisation Plan
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Online
| Unit code: | AMB110 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | AMB210, AMX210 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Nil |
Overview
Internationalisation has become fundamental to the survival and growth of many businesses in Australia as well as in other economies in this era of globalisation. Globalisation has forged interdependency among organisations and individuals in different country markets. This unit examines the drivers of globalisation and international business. It explores the diversity of country markets at an introductory level, introducing key knowledge and skills for operating businesses effectively - responding to the opportunities, challenges and risks of conducting business across politically, economically and culturally diverse environments. In this unit you can gain an awareness of the unique knowledge and skills required of management to operate business internationally across diverse contexts, which will inform future studies in this field.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast international market and investment potential of countries and market entry methods to make informed judgements and decisions regarding market suitability and market entry. [KS 1.2, HO 2.1]
- Analyse authentic international business situations and issues, and identify and discuss ways in which internationalisation contributes to business expansion. [KS 1.2, HO 2.1, 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Apply information literacy and written communication in preparing a professional internationalisation plan. [PC 3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
Content
This unit introduces students to the foundational terms, concepts and theories in international business. It examines, from a managerial perspective, the potential challenges in analysing diverse business environments, foreign market entry modes selection and the strategic considerations in international business operations. Topics include:-
- Drivers of globalisation
- Modes of internationalisation
- Theories of internationalisation
- Analysis of international business environments
- International business operations
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
As an integrated learning experience, you chose how you want to learn, the platforms you want to learn from and when you want to learn, according to your learning style and personal situation. To facilitate this, your student experience is built in three parts.
- Learning involves accessing the specially developed learning content to understand the key concepts (which comprise the topic area of the unit) and the main theories (which explain these concepts).
- Apply your learning (key concepts and theories) and develop understanding through interactive workshops in-class and online.
- Practice your learning and develop competence in the assessment tasks in your tutorials – in class or online.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Case study analysis with short essay style questions.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
Students will analyse and propose solutions to international business scenarios and problems.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2) and HO (2.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Internationalisation Plan
This assessment item is designed to build and assess planning, organising, cognitive, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to formulate innovative solutions and propose a course of action in the context of an authentic internationalisation plan.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2) PC (3.1) and SE (5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Hill, C., Hult, T., Wickramasekera, R., Mackenzie, K. & Gordon, C. (2019). Global Business Today: Asia-Pacific Perspective (5th edition.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Internationalisation Plan
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Internationalisation Plan
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Internationalisation Plan
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Case Study, Internationalisation Plan - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Internationalisation Plan - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Internationalisation Plan