MGMT71-201: 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: Postgraduate Subject
Code: MGMT71-201
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Bond Business School
Semesters offered:
  • January 2026 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2026 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2026 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2027 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,520.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $5,630.00
  • Commencing in 2027: $5,830.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,340.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $6,630.00
  • Commencing in 2027: $6,930.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Evaluate complex environmental factors influencing international business operations using advanced theoretical and empirical frameworks.
  2. Justify international market entry strategies in diverse global contexts, considering risk, control, and long-term value creation.
  3. Critique international business functions within dynamic and complex global environments.
  4. Construct strategic recommendations for firm internationalisation using advanced theories and evidence.
  5. Demonstrate intercultural competence and global awareness in addressing complex international business challenges.
  6. Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, showing leadership, professional integrity, and interpersonal competence in international business contexts.

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
January 2027
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/11/2026
Semester start: 18/01/2027
Subject start: 18/01/2027
Last enrolment: 31/01/2027
Teaching census: 12/02/2027
Withdraw - Financial: 13/02/2027
Withdraw - Academic: 06/03/2027
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