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IBUS2131: Strategy, China and Emerging Markets
2027 unit information
This unit examines China’s business system and the strategic challenges and opportunities of operating in emerging markets. It introduces students to the economic and institutional foundations of China’s development and explores how firms compete, partner, localise, and expand in China and other emerging economies. The unit analyses key issues including market transition, business culture, institutional environments, state and private enterprise, innovation, global expansion, and the rise of emerging market multinationals. Drawing on international business strategy, students learn to evaluate how firms respond to institutional constraints, leverage opportunities, and manage uncertainty across different emerging market contexts. Through case analysis, discussion, and applied business research, students develop the ability to interpret contemporary business issues and formulate strategic responses relevant to China and the wider emerging market environment.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | International Business |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Completion of at least 24 credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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IBUS2020 or IBUS3109 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Apply international business theories and frameworks to analyse how firms operate and compete in China and other emerging markets.
- LO2. Evaluate business opportunities and strategic challenges in China and emerging markets, taking into account institutional, economic, and cultural conditions.
- LO3. Develop and communicate evidence-based strategic recommendations for firms engaging with China and emerging markets to academic and business audiences.
- LO4. Collaborate effectively in a team to develop business analysis and strategic insights in China and other emerging market contexts.
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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