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Deakin University - MBA (International)

Deakin Course Code: M731
Award granted Master of Business Administration (International)
Duration 2 - 3 years part time

Course overview
The Deakin MBA (International) is a 12-credit-point course incorporating twelve units of study. The on-campus and off-campus modes of study incorporate Deakin's flexible learning model, using electronic conferencing, group-based project work and interaction, high quality course materials, overseas study programs and intensive residential schools. The MBA (International) covers a broad range of topics relating to all aspects of international organisational management and the development of the creative, analytical and interpersonal capabilities crucial to business leadership.

Course rules
The degree requires students to complete 12 credit points comprising 6 credit points of core units, 2 credit points of units selected from a list of 3 units, plus 4 credit points of elective units from a specified list.

Admission requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicants previous academic record. The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. International students must also meet the English language requirements.

Fees and charges

Deakin's direct international students pay AUD2748 per unit.

View 2008 Deakin tuition fee rate (Deakin International Fee)

Course structure

Core units

Plus two units - choose two from the three units listed below:

Plus any four units listed below:

Or any other unit with prior written approval of the Course Team Chair.

MPA751 Financial Reporting and Analysis
Semester 1 or semester 2, 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MAA751
Unit chair: C Jubb
Incompatible with: MPR751
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The unit aims to develop a student's ability to read, interpret and use corporate financial reports and other relevant information such as internal accounting reports. The unit is primarily concerned with developing a strong understanding of accounting concepts and issues from perspectives both internal and external to the entity. This understanding can then be applied to a range of theoretical and practical problems often encountered by managers. The participant's appreciation of the complexities of financial measurement, accounting policy selection, and techniques of managerial accounting is developed using case studies and practical problems. No previous accounting background is assumed.

Assessment
Case study 2000 words 15%, case study 3000 words 20%, three-hour examination 65%

MPE707 International Banking and Finance
Semester 1 or semester 2, 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MEE707
Unit chair: V Mohan
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
This unit will provide participants with the ability to identify the major issues associated with the globalisation of financial markets and an understanding of the functions of the international financial and banking systems. Topics include internationalisation of banking and finance, foreign exchange markets and the balance of payment accounts, international parity conditions, the international monetary system, exchange rate arrangements and government intervention, foreign exchange derivatives, foreign exchange exposure and management, international banking and global financial markets and country risk analysis and debt crisis.

Assessment
Essay 2000 words 15%, research report 3000 words 25%, three-hour examination 60%

MPE708 International Business Strategy
Semester 2, 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MEE708
Unit chair: P Sgro
Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The aim of this unit is to survey the theory and practice of international business strategy. The primary focus of this unit is to familiarise students with the practice of analysing and evaluating business strategies in the light of changing conditions in economic, technological, political/legal and social environments. Key topics of study include: the factors that shape the globalisation process and the internationalisation of the firm; the impact of globalisation on firm strategy and operations; the evolution of strategy in multinational enterprises; specific modes of entry strategy such as FDI, exporting, licensing, franchising, manufacturing, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances.

Assessment
Test 20%, case study/business report 2000 words 25%, participation/presentation 15%, two-hour examination 40%

MPE781 Economics for Managers
Summer semester studies (Full fee rates apply) (T, X), Semester 1 or semester 2, 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MEE781
Unit chair: P Sgro
Recommended: It is highly recommended that students without a prior tertiary level competency in statistics should undertake MSQ791 prior to studying this unit.
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The unit covers the policy and strategic aspects of business management and also provides a practical and pragmatic approach to policy issues. Topics include dynamics of market behaviour; implications of various forms of corporate regulation such as the Trade Practices Act; impact of macroeconomic policies and the impact of a changing world economic environment, and their effect on the economy in general and the student's business in particular.

Assessment
Essay 2000 words 20%, essay 3000 words 30%, three-hour examination 50% - students must pass the final examination to pass the unit

MPK732 Marketing Management
Summer semester studies (Full fee rates apply) (T, X), Semester 1 or semester 2, 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MMK732
Unit chair: J Vieceli
Incompatible with: MPR732
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The unit consists of 12 modules built around the integrative nature of the marketing process and its role in achieving corporate objectives. Topics include the marketing process; the marketing environment; market research and information systems; segmentation; targeting and positioning; buyer behaviour, pricing consideration and approaches; integrated marketing communication; products and new product development; distribution; international marketing; marketing strategy and planning and the implementation and control of marketing programs. Emphasis is placed on the management decision-making process through the use of case studies. The unit not only introduces participants to core marketing concepts and techniques, but also encourages the application of these within the context of the participants' work environment.

Assessment
Case study 2500 words (individual) or 4000 words (group) 25%, case study 2500 words (individual) or 4000 words (group) 25%, three-hour examination 50%

MPM735 International Business Management
Semester 1 (T, X), semester 2 (T) or summer semester studies (X and as part of a study program to China), 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MMM735
Unit chair: M Trigg
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
This unit covers the role and problems of management in the international environment. The principal aim is to provide participants with the requisite knowledge and skills that will enable them to manage in a complex and foreign business environment. The unit also provides an overview of the international economic and cultural environments within which international businesses have to operate. The main thrust of the unit, however, is upon international business management strategy.

Assessment
On and off campus: assignment 2500 words 20%, assignment 2500 30%, three-hour examination 50% Study tour: assignment 1500 words 20%, assignment 3000 words 40%, assignment 3000 words 40%.

MPK701 Research Design and Analysis
Semester 1, 1 credit point
Unit chair: P Oppenheim
Co requisite: MPK732 or MPR732
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The unit will develop an appreciation of the scope of research in marketing, together with the processes and techniques used commonly in research. Topics include an introduction to research in marketing, problem definition, research design, qualitative and quantitative methods, measurement concepts, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, univariate and multivariate statistical analysis, sensitivity analysis, the development of marketing models, reporting and presentation of results. Applications of research in marketing in the areas of strategic analysis, pricing, brand management, consumer behaviour or sales forecasting will also be discussed.

Assessment
Case study 4000 words 40%, three-hour examination 60%

MPE711 Global Trade and Markets
Semester 1 or semester 2, 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MEE711
Unit chair: P Goorha
Co requisite: MPE781
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
This unit provides an explanation of the relevance of the international economic environment for the institutional business person whether working in a domestic or international setting. Topics include the law of comparative advantage, protection and industrial policy, theories of comparative advantage, alternative explanations of international trade, world trade systems such as World Trade Organisation, regional trade systems such as Free Trade Areas and customs unions and international financial and commodity markets.

Assessment
Research paper 3500 words 35%, class presentation (on campus)/report plan (off campus) 15%, three-hour examination 50%

MPM722 Human Resource Management
Semester 2 (T, X) or summer semester studies (X, and as part of a study program to China) (Full fee rates apply), 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MMM722
Unit chair: A Lawrence
Incompatible with: MPR722
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The objective of the first section of this unit is to develop an understanding of strategic human resource management and the policies, methods and techniques utilised in human resource management functions with particular emphasis on the workplace. Specific attention is given to issues of recruitment, selection, human resources planning, human resources development, and managing for performance. The study and practice of human resources will develop skills and understanding of how human resources fits within processes of strategy formulation and organisational change. The focus is on Australian issues and solutions.

Assessment
On and off campus: assignment 3500 to 5000 words 40%, three-hour examination 60% Study tour: assignment 3000 words 40%, assignment 3000 words 40%, assignment 1500 words 20%

MPC741 IT Strategy and Management
Semester 1, 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MSC741
Unit chair: A Rouse
Incompatible with: MSC710, CPA109 (2004 and prior)
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
Virtually all business strategy now depends to some extent on effective IT. This unit aims to give students the confidence to manage and work effectively with information systems (IS), the related enabling technologies (IT), and IT professionals. The unit addresses IT strategy (including the links between IT strategy and organisational strategy); and considers advances in IT that enable increasing efficiencies, and new organizational initiatives. The unit also considers the structure, governance, and management of the IS function, and relationships with external suppliers and vendors. The goal is to equip students with the capacity to adequately plan for their organisation's use of IT to support, and sometimes shape, business strategy.

Assessment
Assignments 3000 to 6000 words 30%, case discussions 20%, three-hour examination 50%

MPK736 International Marketing
Semester 2, 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MMK736
Unit chair: M Taghian
Co requisite: MPK732 or MPR732
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The purpose of this unit is to examine the key elements in the formulation and implementation of international marketing strategy. The unit analyses the stages through which the firm moves in formulating its global strategy initial entry; local market expansion; and global rationalisation. The formulation and implementation of strategy is discussed within the context of increasing interdependence of country markets and regional market integration.

Assessment
Assignment 2500 to 4000 words 25%, assignment 2500 to 4000 words 25%, three-hour examination 50%

MPM721 Organisational Behaviour
Semester 1 or semester 2 , 1 credit point
Previously coded as: MMM721
Unit chair: A Noblett
Incompatible with: MMH705 and MPR721
Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
Organisational behaviour focuses on the systematic study of the attitudes and behaviours of individuals and groups in organisational settings. The purpose is to assist managers in predicting, explaining and controlling the behaviour of people in organisations. The unit aims to establish a conceptual understanding of the dynamics of individual and group behaviour in organisations, to examine the ways in which different forms of organisational structure and leadership influence that behaviour, and to analyse the ability of organisations to respond to external change and to manage their own internal change processes.

Assessment
Essay 1500 to 2500 words 20%, business report 1500 to 2500 words 20%, three-hour examination 60%

MSC751 Online Solutions for Business
Summer semester studies (Full fee rates apply) (X), Semester 1 or semester 2 (T, X), 1 credit point
Unit chair: C Parker
Incompatible with: SIT775
Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The dotcom crash emphasised the need for managers and IT professionals to understand better how organisations can use eBusiness successfully. This business-focused unit achieves this goal by exploring information-related problems internal and external to businesses (in such areas as human resources, knowledge resources, manufacturing, customer relationship management and support, and supply chain management), and examining how eBusiness can help address them. It also examines eBusiness security and legal issues.

Assessment
Tutorial exercises 2000 words 20%, individual research essay 1500 words 30%, three-hour examination 50%

MSC752 eBusiness Strategies
Semester 1, 1 credit point
Unit chair: CY Lee
Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
With the IT industry regaining much of its lost momentum in recent years, this unit examines the important themes and emerging issues in the formulation of eBusiness strategies. The unit provides students with an insight into eBusiness strategy formulation, and the various tools for achieving this. The unit also covers mobile commerce, profitability using eBusiness, knowledge management, and eBusiness models.

Assessment
Assignment 1000 words 15%, assignment 2000 words 35%, three-hour examination 50%

MSC753 eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
Semester 2, 1 credit point
Unit chair: C Chan
Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access.

Content
The growing global economy has redefined the dynamics of competition for modern organisations. With product lifecycles shortening and worldwide commercial competition increasing, success depends on adopting state-of-the art, effective global supply chain management (SCM) approaches. This unit provides students with an understanding of how eBusiness technologies and applications can be used to develop world class supply chain networks. It covers the concepts and principles of SCM, the essential eBusiness technologies used to support supply chain operations and the strategies used to put in place best practice global supply chain networks.

Assessment
Tutorial activities 15%, group assignment 3000 words 35%, three-hour examination 50%