International Case Studies

Unit Code:HBI651

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	One Teaching Period	36 hours	Hawthorn	Completion of all Stage 2 units or equivalent	Nil

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Master of Commerce (International Business) (Stage 3)

Aims & Objectives:

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to

consolidate and integrate prior learning to enable a holistic view of the management of international businesses.
take the view of a consultant in providing solutions to international business problems.
work in a number of multi-functional/cultural teams to solve business problems
work in a team environment

Teaching Methods:

Classes in either weekly or block mode

Assessment:

Group case study analysis 20-30%
Individual progress 10-20%
Individual Assignment 40-60%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.

Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:

Teamwork skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Project management skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

The case studies used in class are based on the experiences of US/Australian/British/Swedish/Asian managers in the Middle East, East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Discussions will cover the experiences of these expatriate managers in different regions. To provide a background to the case studies, the lectures will cover the following topics:

Asia Business Systems
The global manager and expatriation
Cultural diversity
Ethical issues in International BusinessGlobalisation and poverty
Global sustainability
Japanese management
Middle-eastern management
Chinese management
Indian management