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1 Subject Outlines Master of Global Business Management CRICOS Numbers: Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management: F Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management: G Master of Global Business Management: G Torrens University Australia: 03389E Core Subjects The Global Mindset The Global Organisation Strategic Awareness Entrepreneurship and Innovation Studies Global Projects The Global Economy Ethics and Business Financial Decision Making Work-integrated Learning Research Methods GBM901 GBM902 GBM903 GBM904 GBM905 GBM906 GBM907 GBM908 GBM909 GBM914 Elective Subjects Marketing Across Borders Resilient Businesses Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Evaluating Technology for Global Business Research Project Global Human Resource Management Transnational Business Law E-Marketing (refer to Master of International Hotel Management) New Products and Service Development (refer to Master of International Hotel Management) GBM910 GBM911 GBM912 GBM913 GBM915 GBM916 GBM917 MHE615 MHE616

2 THE GLOBAL MINDSET (GBM901) SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Administrative details Associated higher education awards (for example, Bachelor, Diploma) Duration (for example, one semester, full year) Level (for example, introductory, intermediate, advanced level, 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) Subject Coordinator Master of Global Business Management Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management 2 years Mr Simon Pawson 1 year Mr Simon Pawson 1 semester Mr Simon Pawson 1.2 Core or elective subject Indicate if the subject is a core subject elective subject other (please specify below): 1.3 Subject weighting Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points for the course of study). Subject credit points Example: 10 credit points 2 credit points Total course credit points Example: 320 credit points 32 credit points for Master of Global Business Management 16 credit points for Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 8 credit points for Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management Review Date: February 2018 Page 2 of 76

3 1.4 Student workload Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject. To successfully complete this subject, students must maintain a minimum average class attendance of 80% at all times as a unit requirement. No. timetabled hours per week* No. personal study hours per week** Total workload hours per week*** * Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** That is, * + ** = workload hours. For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours per week is it expected that they will undertake? Additional English language support: 4 hours per week 1.5 Delivery mode Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject: Face to face on site E-learning (online) Intensive (provide details) Block release (provide details) When required, subjects in the course will be taught in block mode. When this occurs, the subject will not be part of normal scheduled classes. Block mode will be used to respond to various student needs i.e. small student cohort or industry request to deliver programs on site. Work-integrated learning activity Mixed/blended Distance/independent learning (untimetabled) Full-time Part-time External Fast track (provide details) Other (please specify) Review Date: February 2018 Page 3 of 76

4 1.6 Pre-requisites and co-requisites Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject? Yes No If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below. 1.7 Other resource requirements Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for example, special computer access, physical education equipment)? Yes No If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below. Review Date: February 2018 Page 4 of 76

5 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC DETAILS Students must attempt all assessments to qualify to pass the subject. Learning outcomes for subject On completing this subject, students will be able to: a. Recognise and reflect critically upon the role and challenges of managers working in a global context; b. Analyse and evaluate the characteristics of leadership in a global business context; c. Apply the skills of critical and analytical thinking, written and oral communication and international team work to the theory and practice of international management; d. Generate a Global Mindset e. Review and synthesise knowledge of cultural issues affecting managerial and employee behaviour and motivation in a number of countries f. Analyse the influence of international management theories and behaviour on global business and organisations within particular countries; g. Reflect critically upon the complexity of relations within and between different cultures; h. Examine international negotiation methods and processes from initiation, preparation, implementation and closure; a, b, c, d Assessment tasks Type * (see examples noted below this table) Research Review (2,000 words) When assessed year, session & week (for example, year 1, semester 1, week 1) Week 5 20% Weighting (% of total marks for subject) a, b, c, e Presentation of Biographical Research Project (30 min) Week 10 40% f, g, h Exam End of Term Week 12 40% * Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects; online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details of the types of assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit of assessment and any specific formats. Review Date: February 2018 Page 5 of 76

6 2.1 Prescribed and recommended readings Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and recommended readings for the subject. Prescribed: Ahlstrom, D., & Bruton, G. D. (2010). International management: strategy and culture in the emerging world. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Recommended: Cullen, J. B., & Parboteeah, P. K. (2013). Multinational management (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Johnson, B., & Oberwise, R. (2012). Developing global leaders: a guide to effectively managing in unfamiliar places. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. Nakata, C. (Ed.). (2009). Beyond Hofstede: culture frameworks for global marketing and management. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. Parker, B. (Ed.). (2005). Introduction to globalisation and business (2nd ed.). London, UK: Sage. Peng, M. W. (2014). Global business (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Together with a collection of relevant readings from the following journals: Competitiveness Review (incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness) Harvard Business Review Global Business and Organizational Excellence Global Networks International Business Review Industrial and Commercial Training Journal of International Business Studies Journal of International Management Journal of World Business Management International Review MIT Sloan Management Review Review Date: February 2018 Page 6 of 76

7 THE GLOBAL ORGANISATION (GBM902) SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Administrative details Associated higher education awards (for example, Bachelor, Diploma) Duration (for example, one semester, full year) Level (for example, introductory, intermediate, advanced level, 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) Subject Coordinator Master of Global Business Management Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management 2 years Mr Simon Pawson 1 year Mr Simon Pawson 1 semester Mr Simon Pawson 1.2 Core or elective subject Indicate if the subject is a core subject elective subject other (please specify below): 1.3 Subject weighting Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points for the course of study). Subject credit points Example: 10 credit points 2 credit points Total course credit points Example: 320 credit points 32 credit points for Master of Global Business Management 16 credit points for Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 8 credit points for Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management Review Date: February 2018 Page 7 of 76

8 1.4 Student workload Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject. To successfully complete this subject, students must maintain a minimum average class attendance of 80% at all times as a unit requirement. No. timetabled hours per week* No. personal study hours per week** Total workload hours per week*** * Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** That is, * + ** = workload hours. For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours per week is it expected that they will undertake? Additional English language support: 4 hours per week 1.5 Delivery mode Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject: Face to face on site E-learning (online) Intensive (provide details) Block release (provide details) When required, subjects in the course will be taught in block mode. When this occurs, the subject will not be part of normal scheduled classes. Block mode will be used to respond to various student needs i.e. small student cohort or industry request to deliver programs on site. Work-integrated learning activity Mixed/blended Distance/independent learning (untimetabled) Full-time Part-time External Fast track (provide details) Other (please specify) Review Date: February 2018 Page 8 of 76

9 1.6 Pre-requisites and co-requisites Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject? Yes No If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below. 1.7 Other resource requirements Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for example, special computer access, physical education equipment)? Yes No If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below. Review Date: February 2018 Page 9 of 76

10 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC DETAILS Students must attempt all assessments to qualify to pass the subject. Learning outcomes for subject On completing this subject, students will be able to: a. Analyse what constitutes a global business; b. Analyse the nature of the global economy; c. Recognise and reflect critically upon the key forces that tend to drive global business; d. Evaluate the institutions within countries that can influence workers, customers and organisational behavior; e. Evaluate and critique the way in which global business responds to social inequity; f. Recognise the importance of valuing the diversity of all stakeholders in a global business and evaluate the roles they play in the success of organisations; g. Critically evaluate opportunities and risks relevant to global businesses. h. Evaluate how different natural environments, history, culture, economics, politics and technology are likely to affect business operations in various regions and countries; i. Critically reflect on the social inequality and its implications for global business; a, b, c d, e, f, g h, i Assessment tasks Type * (see examples noted below this table) Individual Research Essay (2,000 words) Group Case Study Presentation When assessed year, session & week (for example, year 1, semester 1, week 1) Week 6 25% Week 10 35% (30 min) Exam End of Term Week 12 40% Weighting (% of total marks for subject) * Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects; online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details of the types of assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit of assessment and any specific formats. Review Date: February 2018 Page 10 of 76

11 2.1 Prescribed and recommended readings Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and recommended readings for the subject. Prescribed: Gaspar, J. E., Arreola-Risa, A., Bierman, L., Hise, R. T., Kolari, J. W., & Murphy Smith, L. (2017). Introduction to global business: understanding the international environment & global business functions. Mason, OH: South- Western Cengage Learning. Recommended: Cullen, J. B., & Praveen Parboteeah, K. (2013). Multinational management (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Johnson, B., & Oberwise, R. (2012). Developing global leaders: a guide to effectively managing in unfamiliar places. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Nakata, C. (Eds.). (2009). Beyond Hofstede: culture frameworks for global marketing and management. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Parker, B. (2005). Introduction to globalisation and business (2nd ed.). London, UK: Sage. Peng, M. W. (2014). Global business (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Together with a collection of relevant readings from the following journals: Competitiveness Review (incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness) Global Business and Organizational Excellence Global Networks International Business Review Journal of International Business Studies Journal of International Management Journal of World Business Management International Review Review Date: February 2018 Page 11 of 76

12 STRATEGIC AWARENESS (GBM903) SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Administrative details Associated higher education awards (for example, Bachelor, Diploma) Duration (for example, one semester, full year) Level (for example, introductory, intermediate, advanced level, 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) Subject Coordinator Master of Global Business Management 2 years Mr Simon Pawson Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 1 year Mr Simon Pawson Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management 1 semester Mr Simon Pawson 1.2 Core or elective subject Indicate if the subject is a core subject elective subject other (please specify below): 1.3 Subject weighting Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points for the course of study). Subject credit points Example: 10 credit points 2 credit points Total course credit points Example: 320 credit points 32 credit points for Master of Global Business Management 16 credit points for Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 8 credit points for Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management Review Date: February 2018 Page 12 of 76

13 1.4 Student workload Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject. To successfully complete this subject, students must maintain a minimum average class attendance of 80% at all times as a unit requirement. No. timetabled hours per week* No. personal study hours per week** Total workload hours per week*** * Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** That is, * + ** = workload hours. For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours per week is it expected that they will undertake? Additional English language support: 4 hours per week 1.5 Delivery mode Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject: Face to face on site E-learning (online) Intensive (provide details) Block release (provide details) When required, subjects in the course will be taught in block mode. When this occurs, the subject will not be part of normal scheduled classes. Block mode will be used to respond to various student needs i.e. small student cohort or industry request to deliver programs on site. Work-integrated learning activity Mixed/blended Distance/independent learning (untimetabled) Full-time Part-time External Fast track (provide details) Other (please specify) Review Date: February 2018 Page 13 of 76

14 1.6 Pre-requisites and co-requisites Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject? Yes No If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below. 1.7 Other resource requirements Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for example, special computer access, physical education equipment)? Yes No If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below. Review Date: February 2018 Page 14 of 76

15 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC DETAILS Students must attempt all assessments to qualify to pass the subject. Learning outcomes for subject On completing this subject, students will be able to: a. Analyse critically industry attractiveness and profitability through the use of environmental scanning techniques; b. Reflect critically upon strategic capabilities and sustainable competitive advantage; c. Generate and justify strategies required to enter foreign markets; d. Evaluate strategies relating to diversification, acquisition and restructuring; e. Generate and justify solutions to complex problems in the global business environment f. Evaluate the influence that political, economic, social and technological issues have on global strategy; g. Evaluate the importance of managing global competitive dynamics; h. Evaluate governance structures around the world; a, b, c, d, e f, g, h Assessment tasks Type * (see examples noted below this table) Case Study Presentation (30mins) Research Report (3,000 words) When assessed year, session & week (for example, year 1, semester 1, week 1) Weeks 7 & 8 40% Week 10 60% Weighting (% of total marks for subject) * Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects; online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details of the types of assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit of assessment and any specific formats. Review Date: February 2018 Page 15 of 76

16 2.1 Prescribed and recommended readings Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and recommended readings for the subject. Prescribed: Peng, M. W. (2016). Global business (4 th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Recommended: Aaker, D. (2010). Strategic market management: global perspectives. West Sussex, UK: Wiley. Ghemawat, P. (2007). Redefining global strategy: crossing borders in a world where differences still matter. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School. Gupta, A. K., Wakayama, T., & Srinivasa Rangan, U. (2012). Global strategies for emerging Asia. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Yip, G., & Hult, G. (2012). Total global strategy (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Together with a collection of relevant readings from the following journals: Competitiveness Review (incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness) Global Business and Organizational Excellence Global Networks International Business Review Journal of International Business Studies Journal of International Management Journal of World Business Management International Review Review Date: February 2018 Page 16 of 76

17 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION STUDIES (GBM904) SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Administrative details Associated higher education awards (for example, Bachelor, Diploma) Duration (for example, one semester, full year) Level (for example, introductory, intermediate, advanced level, 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) Subject Coordinator Master of Global Business Management Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management 2 years Mr Simon Pawson 1 year Mr Simon Pawson 1 semester Mr Simon Pawson 1.2 Core or elective subject Indicate if the subject is a core subject elective subject other (please specify below): 1.3 Subject weighting Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points for the course of study). Subject credit points Example: 10 credit points 2 credit points Total course credit points Example: 320 credit points 32 credit points for Master of Global Business Management 16 credit points for Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 8 credit points for Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management Review Date: February 2018 Page 17 of 76

18 1.4 Student workload Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject. To successfully complete this subject, students must maintain a minimum average class attendance of 80% at all times as a unit requirement. No. timetabled hours per week* No. personal study hours per week** Total workload hours per week*** * Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** That is, * + ** = workload hours. For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours per week is it expected that they will undertake? Additional English language support: 4 hours per week 1.5 Delivery mode Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject: Face to face on site E-learning (online) Intensive (provide details) Block release (provide details) When required, subjects in the course will be taught in block mode. When this occurs, the subject will not be part of normal scheduled classes. Block mode will be used to respond to various student needs i.e. small student cohort or industry request to deliver programs on site. Work-integrated learning activity Mixed/blended Distance/independent learning (untimetabled) Full-time Part-time External Fast track (provide details) Other (please specify) Review Date: February 2018 Page 18 of 76

19 1.6 Pre-requisites and co-requisites Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject? Yes No If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below. 1.7 Other resource requirements Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for example, special computer access, physical education equipment)? Yes No If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below. Review Date: February 2018 Page 19 of 76

20 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC DETAILS Students must attempt all assessments to qualify to pass the subject. Learning outcomes for subject On completing this subject, students will be able to: a. Evaluate successful and unsuccessful examples of entrepreneurship from a range of perspectives including small business, technology start-up, large organisations, spin outs and social enterprise; b. Analyse and assess the various types of innovation; c. Interpret innovation concepts to case examples in different contexts; d. Examine and evaluate the concepts and key theories relating to entrepreneurship and innovation; e. Examine and evaluate the concepts and key theories relating to entrepreneurship and innovation; f. Analyse critically the challenges of fostering innovation in larger organizations; g. Recognise and critically reflect upon the risks of unrestricted innovation/entrepreneurship if correct structure and controls are not in place; h. Critically reflect upon the importance of entrepreneurship to a healthy economy; i. Recognise and reflect critically upon the notion that entrepreneurship is inherent in all people and that environment and individual traits combine to make entrepreneurial outcomes; j. Critically analyse frameworks for new venture creation and entrepreneurial management including processes for identifying and screening opportunities; k. Evaluate the theory of innovation and its diffusion process; l. Justify innovation frameworks for the assessment of innovation opportunities and commercialisation pathways; a, b, c d, e, f g, h, i, j, k Assessment tasks Type * (see examples noted below this table) Case Study (1,000 words) Group Case Study (2,000 words) Creative Journal (3,000 words) When assessed year, session & week (for example, year 1, semester 1, week 1) Week 5 30% Week 8 40% Week 10 30% Weighting (% of total marks for subject) Review Date: February 2018 Page 20 of 76

21 * Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects; online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details of the types of assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit of assessment and any specific formats. 2.1 Prescribed and recommended readings Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and recommended readings for the subject. Prescribed: Mazzarol, T. (2011). Entrepreneurship and innovation: readings and cases (2nd ed.). Prahran, Vic: Tilde University Press. Recommended: Audretsch, D., Falk, O., Heblich, S., & Lederer, A. (2011). Handbook of research on innovation and entrepreneurship. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. Fannin, R. A., & Lee, K. (2011). Start-up Asia: top strategies for cashing in on Asia's innovation boom. Singapore: Wiley. Karlson, C., Stough, R., & Johansson, B. (2010). Entrepreneurship and innovation in functional regions. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. Frederick, H., O'Connor, A., & Kuratko, D. F. (2013). Entrepreneurship: theory, process and practice (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage learning. Phillips, F. (2009). Managing innovation, technology and entreprenuership. UK: Meyer & Meyer Publishing. Together with a collection of relevant readings from the following journals: Competitiveness Review (incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness) Global Business and Organizational Excellence Global Networks International Business Review Journal of International Business Studies Journal of International Management Journal of World Business Management International Review Review Date: February 2018 Page 21 of 76

22 GLOBAL PROJECTS (GBM905 ) SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Administrative details Associated higher education awards (for example, Bachelor, Diploma) Duration (for example, one semester, full year) Level (for example, introductory, intermediate, advanced level, 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) Subject Coordinator Master of Global Business Management Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 2 year Mr Simon Pawson 1 year Mr Simon Pawson 1.2 Core or elective subject Indicate if the subject is a core subject elective subject other (please specify below): 1.3 Subject weighting Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points for the course of study). Subject credit points Example: 10 credit points 2 credit points Total course credit points Example: 320 credit points 32 credit points for Master of Global Business Management 16 credit points for Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 1.4 Student workload Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject. To successfully complete this subject, students must maintain a minimum average class attendance of 80% at all times as a unit requirement. No. timetabled hours per week* No. personal study hours per week** Total workload hours per week*** * Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** That is, * + ** = workload hours. For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours per week is it expected that they will undertake? Review Date: February 2018 Page 22 of 76

23 Additional English language support: 4 hours per week 1.5 Delivery mode Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject: Face to face on site E-learning (online) Intensive (provide details) Block release (provide details) When required, subjects in the course will be taught in block mode. When this occurs, the subject will not be part of normal scheduled classes. Block mode will be used to respond to various student needs i.e. small student cohort or industry request to deliver programs on site. Work-integrated learning activity Mixed/blended Distance/independent learning (untimetabled) Full-time Part-time External Fast track (provide details) Other (please specify) 1.6 Pre-requisites and co-requisites Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject? Yes No If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below. 1.7 Other resource requirements Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for example, special computer access, physical education equipment)? Yes No If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below. Review Date: February 2018 Page 23 of 76

24 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC DETAILS Students must attempt all assessments to qualify to pass the subject. Learning outcomes for subject On completing this subject, students will be able to: a. Reflect critically upon the importance of project management in global organizations; b. Reflect critically upon the key principles that drive the effective management of projects and their teams; c. Critically analyse the broad specific management skills in global project management, including project teams; d. Justify the importance of monitoring projects and the use of information systems; e. Investigate and appraise the strategies to incorporate and control scope, schedule, cost and quality required for creating successful project outcomes; f. Generate convincing arguments as to the need for project control, auditing and termination in global project management. a, b Assessment tasks Type * (see examples noted below this table) Research Report Focusing on a Global Project When assessed year, session & week (for example, year 1, semester 1, week 1) Week 8 30% (2,000 words) a, c, d Exam Week 12 40% Weighting (% of total marks for subject) d, e, f Computer Lab Application of Ongoing 30% Microsoft Project Software * Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects; online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details of the types of assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit of assessment and any specific formats. Review Date: February 2018 Page 24 of 76

25 2.1 Prescribed and recommended readings Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and recommended readings for the subject. Prescribed: Meredith, J. R., & Mantel, S. J. (2012). Project management: a managerial approach (8th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Recommended: Binder, J. (2007). Global project management: communication, collaboration and management across borders. Hampshire, UK: Gower. Cleland, D., & Garels, R. (2007). Global project management handbook: planning, organizing and controlling international projects. London, UK: McGraw-Hill. Kerzner, H. (2010). Project management: best practice: achieving global excellence (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Martinelli, R., Rahschulte, T., & Waddell, J. (2010). Leading global project teams: the new leadership challenge. Ontario, Canada: Multi-Media Publications. Moran, R., & Youngdahl, W. (2008). Leading global projects: for professional and accidental project leaders. Amsterdam: Butterworth Heinemann. Richard-Scott, W., Levit, R. E., & Orr, R. J. (2011). Global projects: institutional and politcal challenges. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Together with a collection of relevant readings from the following journals: Competitiveness Review (incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness) Global Business and Organizational Excellence Global Networks International Business Review Journal of International Business Studies Journal of International Management Journal of World Business Management International Review Review Date: February 2018 Page 25 of 76

26 THE GLOBAL ECONOMY (GBM906) SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Administrative details Associated higher education awards (for example, Bachelor, Diploma) Duration (for example, one semester, full year) Level (for example, introductory, intermediate, advanced level, 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) Subject Coordinator Master of Global Business Management Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 2 year Mr Simon Pawson 1 year Mr Simon Pawson 1.2 Core or elective subject Indicate if the subject is a core subject elective subject other (please specify below): 1.3 Subject weighting Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points for the course of study). Subject credit points Example: 10 credit points 2 credit points Total course credit points Example: 320 credit points 32 credit points for Master of Global Business Management 16 credit points for Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 1.4 Student workload Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject. To successfully complete this subject, students must maintain a minimum average class attendance of 80% at all times as a unit requirement. No. timetabled hours per week* No. personal study hours per week** Total workload hours per week*** * Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** That is, * + ** = workload hours. For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours per week is it expected that they will undertake? Review Date: February 2018 Page 26 of 76

27 Additional English language support: 4 hours per week 1.5 Delivery mode Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject: Face to face on site E-learning (online) Intensive (provide details) Block release (provide details) When required, subjects in the course will be taught in block mode. When this occurs, the subject will not be part of normal scheduled classes. Block mode will be used to respond to various student needs i.e. small student cohort or industry request to deliver programs on site. Work-integrated learning activity Mixed/blended Distance/independent learning (untimetabled) Full-time Part-time External Fast track (provide details) Other (please specify) 1.6 Pre-requisites and co-requisites Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject? Yes No If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below. 1.7 Other resource requirements Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for example, special computer access, physical education equipment)? Yes No If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below. Review Date: February 2018 Page 27 of 76

28 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC DETAILS Students must attempt all assessments to qualify to pass the subject. Learning outcomes for subject On completing this subject, students will be able to: a. Analyse critically the nature of the economic forces that impact firms in the global business environment b. Critically analyse economic theory and interpretation of global economic events and circumstances; c. Critically analyse how the distribution of global power, scarcity and competition will shape our world; d. Reflect critically upon regional development, resources and partnerships that will be important in the future; e. Critically analyse published articles and supporting data on global economies and interpret these as to their effect on business and government organizations f. Reflect critically upon potential future changes in the global economy; g. Investigate global financial markets and assess the skills needed for future growth and development; h. Critically evaluate the role of government and governance in the continuation of globalisation in business; i. Critically analyse how the global financial crisis has impacted the global economy and reflect critically upon what we can learn from this experience. Assessment tasks Type * (see examples noted below this table) When assessed year, session & week (for example, year 1, semester 1, week 1) a, b, c, d Case Study Week 6 30% (2,500 words) e, f, g, h, i Business Report Week 9 30% (2,500 words) On any or all a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, Final Exam Exam Week 40% Weighting (% of total marks for subject) * Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects; online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details of the types of Review Date: February 2018 Page 28 of 76

29 assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit of assessment and any specific formats. Review Date: February 2018 Page 29 of 76

30 2.1 Prescribed and recommended readings Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and recommended readings for the subject. Prescribed: Marthinsen, J. (2014). Managing in a Global Economy: Demystifying International Macroeconomics. US: Cengage Learning Recommended: Pearson, C. S. (2012). Economics and the global environment. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Peng, M. W. (2014). Global business (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Razin, A., & Sadka, E. (2012). The Economics of globalisation: policy perspectives from public economics. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Shrivastava, P., & Statler, M. (2012). Learning from the global financial crisis: creatively, reliably, and sustainably. Stanford, CA: Stanford Business Books. Together with a collection of relevant readings from the following Journals: Global Finance Journal International Business Review Journal of World Business Review Date: February 2018 Page 30 of 76

31 ETHICS AND BUSINESS (GBM907) SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Administrative details Associated higher education awards (for example, Bachelor, Diploma) Duration (for example, one semester, full year) Level (for example, introductory, intermediate, advanced level, 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) Subject Coordinator Master of Global Business Management 2 years Mr Simon Pawson Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 1 year Mr Simon Pawson 1.2 Core or elective subject Indicate if the subject is a core subject elective subject other (please specify below): 1.3 Subject weighting Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points for the course of study). Subject credit points Example: 10 credit points 2 credit points Total course credit points Example: 320 credit points 32 credit points for Master of Global Business Management 16 credit points for Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 1.4 Student workload Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject. To successfully complete this subject, students must maintain a minimum average class attendance of 80% at all times as a unit requirement. No. timetabled hours per week* No. personal study hours per week** Total workload hours per week*** * Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** That is, * + ** = workload hours. For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours per week is it expected that they will undertake? Review Date: February 2018 Page 31 of 76

32 Additional English language support: 4 hours per week 1.5 Delivery mode Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject: Face to face on site E-learning (online) Intensive (provide details) Block release (provide details) When required, subjects in the course will be taught in block mode. When this occurs, the subject will not be part of normal scheduled classes. Block mode will be used to respond to various student needs i.e. small student cohort or industry request to deliver programs on site. Work-integrated learning activity Mixed/blended Distance/independent learning (untimetabled) Full-time Part-time External Fast track (provide details) Other (please specify) 1.6 Pre-requisites and co-requisites Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject? Yes No If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below. 1.7 Other resource requirements Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for example, special computer access, physical education equipment)? Yes No If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below. Review Date: February 2018 Page 32 of 76

33 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC DETAILS Students must attempt all assessments to qualify to pass the subject. Learning outcomes for subject On completing this subject, students will be able to: a. Reflect critically upon the impact and implications of a range of ethical and moral issues of a business enterprise working in a global context; b. Critically analyse and interpret the principles of ethical decisionmaking methodologies and their application to a variety of business operations and management; c. Evaluate and justify ways in which ethical practices can be improved within global business organisation; d. Critically analyse the dilemma(s) between ethics; shareholders financial expectations and international business practices; e. Critically reflect upon the ramifications of a business manager's actions, from an ethical viewpoint. a, b Assessment tasks Type * (see examples noted below this table) A major essay that critically examines an ethical business case study that is globally oriented When assessed year, session & week (for example, year 1, semester 1, week 1) Week 8 50% Weighting (% of total marks for subject) c, d, e (3,000 words) Exam Week 12 50% * Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects; online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details of the types of assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit of assessment and any specific formats. Review Date: February 2018 Page 33 of 76

34 2.1 Prescribed and recommended readings Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and recommended readings for the subject. Prescribed: Carroll, B. A., & Bucholtz, A. K. (2015). Business and society: ethics, sustainability and stakeholder management (9th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Recommended: Bakan, J. (2005). The Corporation: the pathological pursuit of profit and power. New York: Free Press. Banerjee, S. B. (2007). Corporate social responsibility: the good, the bad and the ugly. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. Bowie, N., & Werhane, P. (2005). Management ethics. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing. Brenkert, G., & Beauchamp, T. (Eds.). (2010). The Oxford handbook of business ethics. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press. Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2010). Business ethics: managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization (3rd ed.). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. Crane, A., Mcwilliams, A., Matten, D., Moon, J., & Siegel, D. S. (Eds.). (2009). The Oxford handbook of corporate social responsibility. New York: Oxford University Press. De George, R. (2010). Business ethics (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Dellaportas, S., Gibson, K., Alagiah, R., Hutchinson, M., Leung, P., & Van Homrigh, D. (2005). Ethics, governance & accountability: a professional perspective. Milton, Qld: John Wiley & Sons. Fisher, C., & Lovell, A. (2009). Business ethics and values: individual, corporate and international perspectives (3rd ed.). Harlow, UK: Pearson Education. Gini, A., & Marcoux, A. (2009). Case studies in business ethics (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Goodpastor, K. (2007). Conscience and corporate culture. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing. Henn, S. (2009). Business ethics: a case study approach. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. McIntosh, M. (2003). Living corporate citizenship: strategic routes to socially responsible business. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Werther, W., & Chandler, D. (2011). Strategic corporate social responsibility: stakeholders in a global environment (2nd ed.). LA: Sage. Journals Academy of Management Journal Academy of Management Review Business & Society Business & Society Review Ethical Corporation (magazine style) Ethical Investor Journal of Business Ethics Review Date: February 2018 Page 34 of 76

35 FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING (GBM908) SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Administrative details Associated higher education awards (for example, Bachelor, Diploma) Duration (for example, one semester, full year) Level (for example, introductory, intermediate, advanced level, 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year) Subject Coordinator Master of Global Business Management Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 2 years Mr Simon Pawson 1 year Mr Simon Pawson 1.2 Core or elective subject Indicate if the subject is a core subject elective subject other (please specify below): 1.3 Subject weighting Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points for the course of study). Subject credit points Example: 10 credit points 2 credit points Total course credit points Example: 320 credit points 32 credit points for Master of Global Business Management 16 credit points for Graduate Diploma in Global Business Management 1.4 Student workload Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject. To successfully complete this subject, students must maintain a minimum average class attendance of 80% at all times as a unit requirement. No. timetabled hours per week* No. personal study hours per week** Total workload hours per week*** * Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** That is, * + ** = workload hours. For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours per week is it expected that they will undertake? Review Date: February 2018 Page 35 of 76

36 Additional English language support: 4 hours per week 1.5 Delivery mode Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject: Face to face on site E-learning (online) Intensive (provide details) Block release (provide details) When required, subjects in the course will be taught in block mode. When this occurs, the subject will not be part of normal scheduled classes. Block mode will be used to respond to various student needs i.e. small student cohort or industry request to deliver programs on site. Work-integrated learning activity Mixed/blended Distance/independent learning (untimetabled) Full-time Part-time External Fast track (provide details) Other (please specify) 1.6 Pre-requisites and co-requisites Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject? Yes No If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below. 1.7 Other resource requirements Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for example, special computer access, physical education equipment)? Yes No If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below. Review Date: February 2018 Page 36 of 76

37 SECTION 2 ACADEMIC DETAILS Students must attempt all assessments to qualify to pass the subject. Learning outcomes for subject On completing this subject, students will be able to: a. Critically analyse the financial risks associated with running an international organisation; b. Analyse critically how various financial instruments affect our business; c. Investigate the need for a Global Financial Structure, Strategy & Plan in order to minimise tax liabilities & maximise group profitability in both home and international markets. d. Investigate the important tools and techniques used to make strategic financial decisions; e. Critically reflect on the role of the major players in the financial markets and what impact they have on our business; f. Investigate and critically analyse the essential issues in regulatory reporting a, b, c d, e, f Assessment tasks Type * (see examples noted below this table) Financial Case Study (2,500 words) Research Essay (2,500 words) When assessed year, session and week (for example, year 1, semester 1, week 1) Week 7 40% Week 9 20% Weighting (% of total marks for subject) d, f Exam Week 12 40% * Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects; online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details of the types of assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit of assessment and any specific formats. Review Date: February 2018 Page 37 of 76