MGMT12-201: International Business

Description

International Business is a theoretical and practical introduction to the issues and complexities associated with doing business across borders. Business increasingly operates in an international context, either as a seller or buyer of services or merchandise. Knowledge of how business operates across borders is an essential element in the management of both small and large enterprises. The subject has an entrepreneurial focus. Key topics include frameworks for international environmental assessment, international strategic choices, modes of entry, and business functions and their application consistent with strategy.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: MGMT12-201
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Bond Business School
Semesters offered:
  • January 2026 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2026 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00
  • Commencing in 2027: $4,810.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $6,260.00
  • Commencing in 2027: $6,550.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Analyse environmental factors shaping international business operations using established theories and frameworks.
  2. Compare international market entry strategies, considering risk, control, and value creation.
  3. Examine core international business functions within diverse global contexts.
  4. Apply theories and evidence to develop recommendations for firm internationalisation.
  5. Demonstrate an appropriate awareness of cultural differences and global issues in consideration of typical international business tasks.
  6. Collaborate constructively in team-based international business tasks, demonstrating interpersonal and professional competence.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

January 2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
Semester start: 19/01/2026
Subject start: 19/01/2026
Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
Teaching census: 13/02/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026
May 2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 22/03/2026
Semester start: 18/05/2026
Subject start: 18/05/2026
Last enrolment: 31/05/2026
Teaching census: 12/06/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 13/06/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 04/07/2026
September 2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 19/07/2026
Semester start: 14/09/2026
Subject start: 14/09/2026
Last enrolment: 27/09/2026
Teaching census: 09/10/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 10/10/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 31/10/2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
Semester start: 19/01/2026
Subject start: 19/01/2026
Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
Teaching census: 13/02/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026