MBA9050

International business

(BUS)

Professor On Kit Tam

6 points + 39 contact hours + Caulfield

Synopsis: This unit examines the current issues, special characteristics and method of analysis relating to the conduct of international business. It provides the conceptual framework and relevant analytical skills to examine the forces that shape changing international business environments and operations, at both the macroeconomic and firm levels. A textbook, selected case studies, supplemented by lecture notes and articles in current journals are used to cover a range of main topics including international trade and investment, economic integration, foreign exchange market, the international monetary system, and the strategy and structure of international business.

Assessment: Class test: 15% + Assignment: 20% + Class participation and presentation: 15% + Examination: 50%