Courses & Units

International Business Management JNB251

Introduction

The primary aim of this unit is to introduce you to business management concepts and practice with particular emphasis on international business. The unit includes topics which will explore contemporary management theories and their application in a complex international environment. An important part of the unit is the attention given to human aspects of management which have added complexity in an international environment. The topics covered encompass the fundamentals of management that are vital to the successful operation of any business.

Summary

Unit name International Business Management
Unit code JNB251
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Associate Professor Oanh Nguyen
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the impact of social, economic, cultural, political factors on international businesses management.
  • Apply relevant concepts and frameworks to a specific international business context.
  • Develop business strategies for international businesses to achieve corporate objectives.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
080311 $2,040.00 $1,597.00 not applicable $2,979.00

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

JNB221 AND JNB219

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On-campus: 1 x 3 hour class weekly comprising lecture and tutorial components.

Distance: Study guide and readings

AssessmentOnline Quiz 1 (15%)|Online Quiz 2 (15%)|Assignment (30%)|Final examination (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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