INTBUS 307 : International Management and Strategy

Business and Economics

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Examines theories and practices of management in a cross-border context. Focuses on strategies and their implementation in international markets and how management changes when done internationally.

Course Overview

International Management and Strategy aims to equip students with skills for managing across borders and cultures. The course blends in-depth coverage of topics from the fields of international business strategy and international (cross-cultural) management. The emphasis of the strategy portion of the course is on real-life case studies and conceptual readings that help to analyse them, resulting in actionable advice for organisations. The international management part of the course stresses human resources management approaches across cultures, with both advanced academic readings and applied experiential exercises and applications. Both parts of the course involve substantial teamwork, applied to case studies, cross-cultural management (with a special focus on Europe), and to a variety of topics including cross-cultural communication and negotiation. Foundational concepts and new trends such as the 'neo-global' corporation and global virtual teams are covered. In summary, this course integrates approaches from the fields of international business, strategic management and international management to prepare students for specialised positions in multi-cultural teams and effective work in organisations operating across borders. 

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: INTBUS 201 or 202 or 210 or 211 Restriction: INTBUS 303

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Master concepts needed to understand international management and strategy. (Capability 1 and 2)
  2. Understand and analyse issues that are central to international management. (Capability 1 and 3)
  3. Understand and analyse issues that are central to international business strategy. (Capability 1 and 3)
  4. Demonstrate teamwork and presentation skills. (Capability 4.1 and 4.3)
  5. Demonstrate written communication skills (Capability 4.2 and 5.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Written Assignment 25% Individual Coursework
Group Assignments 25% Group & Individual Coursework
Final Exam 50% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Written Assignment
Group Assignments
Final Exam

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in. The class meets for three hours each week. The first two hours usually include a lecture, case study discussion, and/or exercises, and are followed by 1-hour class, usually focused on presentations, exercises or group work. Students are strongly encouraged to participate and contribute during lectures. Students are expected to study carefully the assigned course readings prior to in-class sessions. Independent learning is assumed and necessary.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including group presentations to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. 
The course will include live online events including class discussions.
Attendance on campus is required for the exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

There is no prescribed textbook for this course. Readings and complementary materials will be available on CANVAS.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 03/12/2020 09:59 a.m.