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MIBS6003: Global Strategy
2024 unit information
This unit of study, third in the sequence of six core units students complete in the MIB program, focuses on how international companies win and lose in global competition. Topics include international strategies such as entry mode choices, cross-border strategic alliances, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. The emphasis of the unit is on the application of contextual knowledge about international business and strategic management theories as tailored to emerging markets, and in particular to analyse decisions faced by companies operating in the Asia Pacific region.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
International Business
| Code | MIBS6003 |
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| Academic unit | International Business |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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MIBS6001 and MIBS6002 |
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Corequisites:
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MIBS6004 |
| Prohibitions:
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IBUS6001 or IBUS6002 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. conceptualise the role of strategy in creating competitive advantage for global corporations
- LO2. analyse the competitive environment facing the global corporations, isolate potential sources of competitive advantages and identify country specific institutional factors to devise global strategy
- LO3. apply theoretical frameworks to compare strategic options for entry into foreign markets
- LO4. explain key aspects of sustainable global organisations to develop new knowledge and share them within a network of global subsidiaries
- LO5. demonstrate the ability to design, develop and execute global strategy.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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