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BUS302
Term 2 2023
BUS 302 – International Business
T2/2023
Email: ngoc.pham@isb.edu.vn
Unit Instructors
Mr. Adam Briffett
Email: adam.briffett@isb.edu.vn
Email: nhi.nguyenthithanh@isb.edu.vn
Unit overview
This unit introduces students to the world of international business and management by studying
differences across countries in political, economic, legal, cultural factors, international trade, foreign
direct investment and international finance. Students also learn about international business strategy
and operation management of multinationals in the global economy.
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Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes for the unit are outlined below. Upon completion of this unit, students will be
able to:
Appraise with increased competence the opportunities and threats arising from the
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international business environment
Assessment information
Assessment summary
Assessment Value Learning
No Assessment item and due date
type (100%) outcomes
Weekly quiz
1 Individual 15% LOs 1,2
Due: an in-class quiz in each session (3-10)
Wrap-up quiz
2 Individual 15% LOs 1,2
Due: Session 7 (topics in sessions 1-6)
Weekly case study presentations
3 Group 10% LOs 3-6
Due: Session 3-10
Group report and presentations
▪ Pre-recorded video. Due: Session 10
4 Group 30% LOs 3-6
▪ Live presentation. Due: Session 11 & 12
▪ Group written report. Due: Session 12
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Final marks and grades are subject to confirmation by the School Assessment Committees which may
scale, modify, or otherwise amend the marks and grades for the unit, as may be required by University
policies.
Note: To successfully complete this unit, students must:
▪ Achieve a minimum of 50 marks; AND
▪ Complete all assessment items; AND
▪ Attend 80 percent of class time. See attendance requirements in the section of class policies and
rules below.
Assessment Details
Assessment 1: Weekly quiz (15%)
To check the level of knowledge and understanding of students about the theoretical content of the
subject. 10 questions will cover all assigned reading chapter(s) for each session.
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Critical analysis
Thorough understanding & application of the theory, through analysis of current
40% company strategy (1) Identify any issues related to strategy (2) and propose
relevant recommendations for future strategy (3).
Arguments are well justified
Clarity of writing and structure organization
Simple, clear and concise sentences that communicate the main points well.
25% Language is not unnecessarily complicated; writing style is academic.
Coherent and well-organized structure
Tables/Figures are well designed
Quality of sources
At least 10 reliable sources and correct referencing style throughout the report.
15%
A variety of at least 5 academic sources used.
APA citing style
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Teaching activities
Entry strategy and international business Hill & Hult (2019) – Chapter 15
9 operations
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Learning resources
List of readings
Prescribed Hill, C. W. L. and Hult, G. T. M. (2019). International Business: Competing in
textbook the Global Marketplace (12th ed.). NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Griffin, R.W. and Pustay, M.W. (2013). International Business (7th ed.). USA:
Recommended Prentice Hall.
readings Recommended articles will be provided to students by the lecturer during the
trimester. Please refer to the course schedule of activities for more information.
Online resources
http://search.proquest.com/login
E-library Username: UEHCMC2010
Password: thuvien0810
E-Learning https://elearning.westernsydney.edu.vn/
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