MGT381 Project Management and Regional Economics (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject has been created for Chinese students who will have careers in the cross cultural 'Western' and Chinese environment. Two key areas of international business are introduced.

1) International and regional economics including trade and development theory.

2) Project management concepts applied to regional and international enterprise.

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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: MGT381

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Students completing Stage's I, II and III of the Bachelor of Business Studies China Program or students enrolled in a Transnational Education Partner Program only.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Explain the scope of and trends in international business;
Analyse the implications of globalisation of world trade;
Assess the trading environment of international business;
Appreciate the differences between managing an international business and a purely domestic business;
Determine strategic planning skills as it applies to international business.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

a) Theory of international trade b) Trade barriers, GATT, WTO c) International monetary systems d) Exchange rates and balance of payments e) Project management concepts f) Managing project dimensions g) The people dimension in project management

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