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SMBA6119: Globalisation and Emerging Markets

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Castlereagh St, Sydney

This unit focuses on understanding the strategic imperatives of an ever-increasing globalising business world. The rationale for foreign direct investments into and out of the emerging markets is provided through a variety of theoretical and practical approaches. The unit covers the rise of multinationals from the emerging markets and the relevant implications for firms across the world. Students gain knowledge and are able to make informed analyses of the global competitiveness of firms in the rapidly changing business environment.

Unit details and rules

Unit code SMBA6119
Academic unit Management Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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SMBA6001
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Vikas Kumar, vikas.kumar@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Class participation
Participation
10% Ongoing Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small test Individual assessment
Written case analysis
10% Week 06 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment group assignment Group project report
Oral presentation
50% Week 10 30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment Individual reflective essay
Reflective essay
30% Week 12
Due date: 28 May 2020 at 17:00

Closing date: 29 May 2020
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Class participation: There will be a heavy emphasis on case analyses, and as such participation in class is closely tied with learning outcomes. It is essential that class participants be ready to discuss and analyse pre-assigned issues and problems in cases and readings.
  • Group project report: Students will make a project presentation in groups of 2 in-class meetings 9 and/or 10. The project will be to develop a market entry and operations strategy of a developed market firm entering into an emerging market.
  • Individual reflective essay: Students will select a company that failed in an emerging market and provide a strategic diagnosis of the failure. Students are expected to apply the frameworks discussed in class. While there will be no set structure to the essay, students must provide logical reasoning substantiated by the firm and environmental factors that led to the failure.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to global strategy Lecture (4 hr) LO1 LO6 LO7
Week 02 1. How to enter and operate in emerging markets?; 2. Case: Amazon in emerging markets Lecture (4 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Week 03 1. Simulation on strategic international market entry decision - Guest speaker (Tejpavan Gadhok); 2. Case: India - China Pizza Wars Lecture (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO7
Week 04 1. Formulating a global strategy for an emerging market firm - Guest speaker (Dominic Nair) 2. Case: Emirates Lecture (4 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Week 06 1. The political, economic and institutional environment in emerging markets; 2. Case: Metro Cash and Carry Lecture (4 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 07 1. Business groups in emerging markets; 2. Case: Leading the Tata Group (A) and (B) Lecture (4 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 08 1. Internationalisation of emerging market firms; 2. Case: Balancing the power equation: Suzlon Energy Limited Lecture (4 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 Leveraging emerging markets - Guest speaker (Sanjay Gopinath) Lecture (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 10 1. Competition in emerging markets; 2. Case: Coffee Wars in India Lecture (4 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 11 Summary and group project presentations Lecture (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

  • No lecture recordings: Note that MBA classes held at the CBD Campus are not systematically recorded.
  • Attendance: 100% class attendance is expected for each unit of the MBA Program. If there are extenuating circumstances as to why you are not able to attend a particular class, please contact your unit coordinator as soon as possible, and also notify your group members (if the unit has a group work component). A unit requirement is 80% attendance, and those who drop below this level may not pass the unit.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. apply theoretical concepts of international business to issues faced by global companies
  • LO2. identify opportunities and challenges for companies operating in emerging markets
  • LO3. become familiar with concepts, frameworks and techniques of the business environment in emerging markets
  • LO4. demonstrate an appreciation of the differences in institutions and cultures across various countries
  • LO5. assess available strategic options under conditions of imperfect knowledge in the context of emerging markets
  • LO6. identify drivers of international investments
  • LO7. design global strategies for companies from developed and developing economies.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

More information can be found on Canvas.

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