Dr Alexandra Kriz
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
Want to learn about how to avoid key pitfalls of internationalisation and how enterprises can more successfully expand into international markets? This course addresses these questions and many more by introducing students to the key foundations of international business. An introduction to the diverse specialisations within international business are examined, as are core theories and frameworks managers need to navigate international markets. Public policy and its influence on the decision-making of international business managers is also discussed.
Students are introduced to theoretical knowledge relating to international business and explore practical issues faced by managers in seeking to develop and expand their enterprise's internationalisation activities. A range of foundational areas within international business are introduced so that students are provided with an overview of the diverse fields within international business, including public policy (government) issues and trade and foreign investment regulations relating to manager’s decisions.
The course immerses learners in a variety of day-to-day core international business activities so that they can understand what a career in international business might span. Students will enhance their employability through interactive class discussions, and diverse group and team activities. Through the course, students will learn how they can build a career in international business by applying international business theories, concepts, frameworks and practical tools to support enterprises to more successfully investigate, enter, scale, and/or further penetrate international markets.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Initiative to learn, think, and apply and share knowledge about the international business environment and about management. Basic understanding of business and world affairs. Before attempting this course, you are advised that it is important to complete the appropriate prerequisite course(s) listed on the front of this course profile. No responsibility will be accepted by UQ Business School, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law or The University of Queensland for poor student performance occurring in courses where the appropriate prerequisite(s) has/have not been completed, for any reason whatsoever.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
(MGTS1301 + 4 units courses) or 6 units of BAdvBus(Hons) courses
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
IBUS7302 or 7310 or MGTS7802
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Alexandra Kriz
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full Name
- Student ID
- Course Code
Aims and outcomes
The aim of the course is to develop students’ knowledge about the diverse activities involved in international business and how to apply these learnings practically in managing diverse international business enterprises. Students understand how the decision-making of managers is influenced by a variety of international business considerations, including trade and public policy.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Apply international business theories and frameworks to a range of enterprises and country markets.
LO2.
Promote ongoing learning and diverse thinking around international business through active listening, constructive feedback, respectful sharing of values and prepared research.
LO3.
Collaboratively solve practical international business management problems in ways that leverage individual and team strengths, nurture empathy, and embrace diversity.
LO4.
Evaluate the positive and negative circumstances, including public policy, influencing international business.
LO5.
Persuasively communicate international business management insights to diverse audiences using research and evidence.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation, Project |
Company Pitches
|
25% |
27/03/2025 1/05/2025
Pitches during class, order of presentations to be discussed closer to scheduled classes. |
| Essay/ Critique, Reflection |
Evaluations
|
15% |
27/03/2025 1/05/2025 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
Case Study (Special Topics)
|
15% |
8/05/2025 - 29/05/2025
This assessment will run during 4 teaching weeks. |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
45% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Company Pitches
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation, Project
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
27/03/2025
1/05/2025
Pitches during class, order of presentations to be discussed closer to scheduled classes.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed, Work integrated learning.
Task description
In teams, students will present two assessable pitches in total throughout semester during class. Students must submit their pitch deck proposals prior to the pitch and additional templates for the first and second pitches. Students will pitch their proposals targeted at an identified real 'live' company featured in class - further details on the topics for the two pitches will be provided in seminars and via Blackboard. Students in their teams need to be prepared to insightfully address any question(s) following their pitch.
One student from each team must submit their team charter on behalf of their team, so that the team can receive a mark for this assessment.
This is a team assessment and it is important that students reflect on the first seminar to ensure effective group dynamics and expectations are promoted and use the tools provided in seminar 2. Teams will be formed for this assessment at the start of semester.
Each individual in the group will also need to complete a peer assessment evaluation to accompany this piece of assessment, which will be available in Blackboard. More details will be provided during seminars. All team members will be required to complete peer evaluations using BuddyCheck to ensure equal member contributions. Results from these evaluations may impact individual grades.
If you have not yet completed the Working in Teams: A Practical Guide edX course please consider undertaking the course for your own professional development purposes - https://www.edx.org/course/working-in-teams-a-practical-guide
Please Note: The presentation will be recorded for marking purposes per UQ Policy.
AI Statement:
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
More information on submissions to be provided during semester.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Pitches (team-based) will occur during class hours on a set date and therefore neither extension or deferral is possible.
Late submission
Late submissions are not accepted for in-class presentations. Failure to present at the scheduled time will result in a mark of zero.
Evaluations
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Reflection
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
27/03/2025
1/05/2025
Task description
Individually, students will evaluate another team's pitch in-class and will be provided with templates to assist them to undertake this task in-class. Individuals will be encouraged to think about for example, comparing their own pitch with that of another team, thinking through how their own individual performance could have improved based on learnings from another team, what they would do differently next time, preparedness of another team including during question time, and recommendations for other teams in terms of improvements.
AI Statement:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Additional information will be provided in due course.
Submission guidelines
Templates to be submitted in class
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Case Study (Special Topics)
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
8/05/2025 - 29/05/2025
This assessment will run during 4 teaching weeks.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed.
Task description
In their teams (same teams as pitches) students will be asked to complete an activity each week during class related to content for that week (and may be asked to present back to class and submit a brief synthesis at the end of the class). The best 2 of 4 attempts will count toward the final grade. Students are encouraged to prepare each week for these activities in advance, and more information on this assessment and recommended preparation will be provided in class. The learnings from the first week of semester will be essential to ensure that teams can work together exceptionally well, demonstrate leadership, and communicate novel and innovative insights for this assessment. One student from each team must submit their team charter on behalf of their team (new team charter from the pitch team charter), so that the team can receive a mark for this assessment.
Each individual in the group will need to complete a peer assessment evaluation to accompany this piece of assessment, which will be available in Blackboard. All team members will be required to complete peer evaluations using BuddyCheck to ensure equal member contributions. Results from these evaluations may impact individual grades.
If you have not yet completed the Working in Teams: A Practical Guide edX course please consider undertaking the course for your own professional development purposes - https://www.edx.org/course/working-in-teams-a-practical-guide
AI Statement:
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Groups may be asked to present in class and all groups need to provide a brief submission at the end of class to a nominated facilitator.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Activity occurs during class and therefore neither extension or deferral are available
Late submission
Each assessment item (case) is submitted in class
Final Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The final exam will be centrally timetabled, and details will be made available to you as soon as the timetable is finalised.
The exam may cover content across the entire semester and will consist of short essay and/or case analysis questions.
AI Statement:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Additional information will be provided in due course.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Seminar |
Course overview and team development |
Week 2 |
Seminar |
Toolkit for IB management success |
Week 3 |
Seminar |
International trade theory and internationalization models |
Week 4 |
Seminar |
Global political economy and FDI Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05 |
Week 5 |
Seminar |
National political economy Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05 |
Week 6 |
Seminar |
Entering foreign markets |
Week 7 |
Seminar |
Managing cultural differences Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Week 8 |
Seminar |
IB strategy and organisation |
Mid-sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 9 |
Seminar |
Foreign exchange market Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05 |
Week 10 |
Seminar |
Global production and supply chain management Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05 |
Week 11 |
Seminar |
Global marketing and business analytics Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Week 12 |
Seminar |
Global human resource management, accounting and finance Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05 |
Week 13 |
Seminar |
Course Review |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.