1999 Business and Economics Handbook - Master of Management (International Business)

Master of Management (International Business) - MMgt(IntBus)

General
Course objectives
Admission requirements
Fees
Credit for work done previously
Mode of offering
Duration
Course structure

General

Course code: 2098
Course director: Ms Marilyn Fenwick
Globalisation is resulting in increased competition both domestically and internationally for Australian industries. Such competition will inevitably result in management capability becoming a key factor in business success or failure. This distinctive, specialised course has been especially designed to provide business personnel with an in-depth understanding of current practices and future developments in international business.

Course objectives

On completion of the course, students will have:

an understanding of current issues within the field of international management and international business operations;
the protential to specialise in an area of management of specific interest to the student
experience in the design and implementation of research in the field of international business and organisational studies;
an understanding of the range of methodologies, and their appropriate application, relevant to international business and organisation research
the capacity to interpret and communicate research findings;
advanced analytical skills
advanced written communication skills

Admission requirements

Candidates need to have completed, with an average grade of credit or above, either an honours degree or graduate diploma in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Management as to the 1999 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Credit for work done previously

Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of four credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular requirements in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.

Mode of offering

Classes are offered in evening, and/or Friday/Saturday teaching modes at Caulfield campus.

Duration

The Master of Management (International Business) is normally completed in four semesters of part-time study or two semesters of full-time study.

Course structure

The course consists of eight subjects
(a) Two core subjects

MGX5210 Management theory
MGX5670 Leadership: Australian and international perspectives

(b) Two tagged core subjects

MGF5171 International management
MGF5181 International business strategy

AFF5140 International finance
ECC5690 Theories of international and development economics
MGY5150 Pacific rim employee relations
MGF5430 Business research methods
MGF5471 International manufacturing
MKF5260 International marketing
MKF9510 International marketing and logistics
MKF9830 International retailing
MGF9630 International human resource management
MGC9260 Business and government

(d) (i) Two general elective subjects from the graduate offerings of the Department of Management, or two subjects taught by other departments in the faculty. In approved instances, electives can be chosen from other faculties*. Elective choice requires Course Director approval; or
(d) (ii) Research paper (equivalent to two subjects). Students selecting the research paper option must study or qualify for exemption from MGF5430 Business research methods
*A MAXIMUM OF TWO LEVEL '9' SUBJECTS CAN BE CHOSEN.