MGT340 International Business Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session.
Abstract:
In this subject a strategic management approach is followed to analyse the operations of international business. Major forms of international business activities are considered. Attention is given to the risk and environmental considerations necessary for an effective business strategy.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Holmesglen |
| Internal | Northern Sydney Institute | Session 2 |
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Internal | Holmesglen |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGT340
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to demonstrate understanding of and analyse the modern trend of globalisation of business and appreciate its impact on the world economy and on business strategy;
be able to demonstrate understanding of theories of strategic management to a multinational enterprise;
be able to demonstrate understanding of strategies for surmounting constraints on international business operations;
be able to demonstrate understanding of the major forms of international business activities;
be able to demonstrate understanding of the risk and environmental considerations necessary for effective business strategy;
be able to demonstrate understanding of the effects of cultural differences on management effectiveness in multinational enterprises.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
. Trends in the globalisation of business . Economic environment of international business . International organisations and arrangements associated with international trade . Political environment of international business . Socio-cultural environment of international business . The international legal environment . International trade . Exporting and other entry modes . Foreign exchange transactions . International financial markets . Organisational design for international business . International strategic management . Strategic control . International HRM . Social responsibility and international business ethics
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.