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Unit Set Information

International Business Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code MAAAAQ

This major provides a balance of business management practices that are applicable in multicultural and international environments. The units focus on international business development and include extensive coverage of Asia, the United States of America and Latin America. Cultural sensitivity, business relationship management, FDI, negotiation, entrepreneurship, HRM, logistics, strategy, ethics and research techniques are covered in preparing our graduates to achieve success in the complex, competitive and dynamic global business environment. The major exposes students to international business theory and complements this with direct engagement to real world cases, practices and environments both in Perth and through study tours and full-semester overseas study options. Critical thinking, teamwork, cultural intelligence, problem solving and effective communication skills are features of our graduates and alumni now working across international business sectors and our goals are to continue to provide relevant opportunities to develop effective, internationally focused business professionals who have the skill, ability and business acumen to achieve success in modern international operations.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Aviation
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce Professional
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management
• Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Ecu Sri Lanka, Joondalup
Online

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad international business knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
2. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging international business problems systematically.
3. Communicate international business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
4. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
5. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
6. Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
7. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Related Careers

Business Manager, Exporter & Importer, International Business Consultant, Trade Manager, Foreign Affairs & Trade Officer

Employment Opportunities

Potential opportunities exist in administrative positions within international organisations across government, trade, banking and logistics.

Major Structure

Note: Students must study the language units together i.e. Business Japanese 1 and Business Japanese 2. Not Business Japanese 1 and Business Mandarin 1.

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