MPT735 - International Business Management (Tour)
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2026. |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MPM735 |
| In-person attendance requirements: | This unit requires students to attend a supervised study tour |
| Typical study commitment: | This unit is based on a study tour. Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Note:Faculty-led Study Tours are by application only and have limited places available. Visit the Business and law study abroad website for further information and how to apply. Please contact the Faculty WIL team at bl-wil@deakin.edu.au for any enquiries. | |
Content
This unit develops the analytical skills of students to enable them manage effectively in an increasingly globalised world. The unit provides an overview of the complex economic, political, legal and cultural environments which international businesses face and the challenges they represent in conducting business across national and cultural borders.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Analyse and explain the impact of ethics, culture and internationalisation on contemporary business. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply relevant frameworks and models to enable data collection that supports analysis of global business environments. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Analyse problems and develop recommendations for strategic courses of action to realise international business opportunities. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Communicate complex and strategic recommendations to an international business audience. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) Report (Business) | 2500 words | 30% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 (Group of 4) Report (Business) | 4000 words | 40% | Week 10 |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) Capstone Reflection | 1500 words | 40% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MPT735 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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