Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

The international environment including international trade and investment, and the legal, political, cultural and technological contexts faced by internationalising organisations; forms of operations available to the internationalising organisation; the impact of the multinational enterprise; international strategic planning.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. examine the impact the international environment has on the internationalisation process of an organisation
2. evaluate the role and influence of government and international funding and trade organisations
3. identify the strategic issues impacting on internationalising organisations
4. analyse how entry mode choice and the functional areas of management impact on the internationalisation of a firm.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 60%
Examination (2 hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Christine Lee

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students complete MGW1010 or MGG1010 before undertaking this unit

Prohibitions

MGC2120, MGF2351, MGW2351