Managing Global Operations
MIBS6004
While Global Strategy (MIBS6003) lays out the concepts and theory relevant to a firms' entry into a new market, this unit focuses on how to successfully implement and manage foreign market operations. The key question addressed is how to manage operations of foreign subsidiaries successfully and sustainably. The unit will first discuss the process of setting up global operations and managing the social and economic impact of global operations on host countries. It will then focus on issues related to managing the network of foreign subsidiaries, including managing international acquisitions and strategic alliances, and the flow of personnel, innovation, and knowledge within this network. To complement the conceptual discussions, students will be involved in a global strategy simulation game in which they will manage a simulated multinational company and its subsidiary network, as well as develop a plan to revamp existing global operations.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2, 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: MIBS6004
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes