The table below contains accredited information for this unit: Unit Code IBM501 Unit Name International Business Year 2017 Semester Semester 1 Sector Higher Education School Business Credit Points 10 Equivalent Units GBE512, PRBM009 Pre-requisites NA Assumed Knowledge NA Unit Description This is a postgraduate unit and only available to students enrolled in postgraduate courses. This unit addresses the issues of international business and is designed to assist in the development of knowledge and skills in relation to managing within an international business organization. This unit offers students the opportunity to explore the risks and rewards of an international approach to business from a theoretical point of view, to explore some of the cultural and ethical issues involved in international business, and to research the experience of a range of firms who operate globally. Its main objective is to provide students with an overview of international business functions so that international business opportunities could be identified and utilized more effectively. Learning Outcomes Discuss and describe globalisation processes and how they might affect markets and production. 1. Discuss and describe the key concepts and factors of international trade and investment. 2. Understand and describe the key differences between domestic and international business and how they might affect organisational decisions. 3. Develop an understanding of the motivators and deterrents that might impact an organisation's decision to go international. 4. Analysis current trends and predict likely developments in international business and international management. 5. Assessment Items Assessment Task Value (of total mark) Related Learning outcome/s Individual report: Determination of an overseas market for a specific firm of choice (up to 2,000 words) 40% 1,2,3,6 Individual assignment - Review, analysis and reporting of International Business practice of a real organisation (up to 2,000 words) 40% 4,5,6 Complete online weekly quizzes, discussion board and short answer questions 20% 1,2,3,4,5,6 IBM501_Sem1_2017 Charles Darwin University, ABN 54 903 513 649, CRICOS Provider No: 00300K, RTO Provider No: 0373, Page 1