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Introduction to International Business

Unit Code: HBI450

Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
One teaching period	36 hours	Hawthorn	Nil	Nil

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

One teaching period

36 hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

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

Master of International Business

Master of Commerce (International Business) Global Leadership Program and

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Aims & Objectives:

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:

Identify international opportunities
Demonstrate what is meant by internationalisation of an organisation
Identify relevant forces in international markets
Recognise the impact of e-business on international business
Develop a strategy at a country, industry and firm level
Work effectively in a team environment

Teaching Methods:

Classes in either weekly or block mode

Assessment:

Individual Test 10-20%
Individual assignment 20-30%
Group assignment 30-40%
Final Examination 30-40%

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
Evaluation skills
Communication skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

Introduction and key IB concepts
Introduction to competitive advantage
Political-Legal considerations
The role of government, trade policy and economic considerations
Socio-cultural considerations
Technology infrastructure and environmental considerations
Australian international case studies
Internationalisation
Strategic options
Market entry modes
E-Business and internationalisation

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.