Outline

Overview

This unit is completed at the end of the Master of International Business program. It enables students to apply the knowledge, theories and skills which they have developed throughout the program. Students engage in a mini-consulting project where they work on a brief provided by participating companies and designed in consultation with academic staff. The project requires students to define, analyse and propose solutions to actual problems related to the relevant international dimensions of the participating company's operations. Successful completion of the project requires demonstration of the analytical, communication, cross-cultural, teamwork and ethical skills required to perform at a professional level in a global business context.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	International Business
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	MIBS6001 and MIBS6002 and MIBS6003 and MIBS6004
Corequisites ?	MIBS6005
Prohibitions ?	IBUS6001 or IBUS6002
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Wei Li, li.wei1@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Project report presentation Oral presentation	10%	Week 03	25-30 minutes
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Assignment	Final group project report Report	40%	Week 03	5000 words
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Participation	Individual communication Participation	5%	Week 03	n/a
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Assignment	Individual teamwork Peer evaluation	5%	Week 03	n/a
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Assignment	Assignment Journal	40%	Week 04	3000 words
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= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Project report presentation: Student teams are expected to present their findings and recommendations to the client or to a team of business experts. The presentation should reflect the highlights of the final report that the team will send to the client in the week following the presentation. Each team member will present one segment of the presentation. The individual student's performance is separately marked as part of the assessment of their individual oral communication skills. A panel of industry experts together with the supervisor will provide immediate verbal feedback following the presentation.
Final group project report: On completion of the project, students will present their findings and recommendations to the client. Students are expected to employ a scholarly approach and draw on theories and frameworks taken up in the various units of study of their degree without estranging the client. During the course of the project, the teams will receive regular feedback from their supervisor.
Individual communication: While the group presentation is a team effort, each member of the team must be given an opportunity to present one segment of the presentation. The individual student's performance in his/her part in the presentation and contribution to class and team meetings will form the basis for individual assessment.
Individual teamwork: All students will have to complete an online tool for self and peer evaluation after completion of the project. Students are expected to complete the online modules within 3 days after receiving a link. Students are then asked to reflect on their team performance in their individual learning portfolio.
Assignment: Students will submit journal entries on business knowledge, critical thinking, business problem solving, team working, and ethical and social responsibility. The overall portfolio will also be used to assess the student's proficiency in written communication.

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 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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
-	Team project research, group meetings with supervisors, report writing consultation, and group presentations - Part 1	Project (91 hr)
	Team project research, group meetings with supervisors, report writing consultation, and group presentations - Part 2	Project (94 hr)
	Team project research, group meetings with supervisors, report writing consultation, and group presentations - Part 3	Project (84 hr)
Week 01	Workshop 1: Introduction and strategic options	Workshop (3 hr)
	Workshop 2: 3 mins SWOT report and project plan presentation; Identify the problem space	Workshop (3 hr)
	Workshop 3: Think like a consultant; stakeholder mapping	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 02	Workshop 4: Develop the strategy and effective solutions	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 02	Workshop 5: Final recommendations	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 03	Seminars: Report writing	Seminar (8 hr)
	Group presentations - Part 1	Presentation (4 hr)
	Group presentations - Part 2	Presentation (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This is a full-time intensive units. All students are expected to work full-time on their consulting projects during the 3-week period of the Intensive (full-time does allow for a maximum of 20 hours of alternative work per week).

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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. demonstrate an integrated understanding of key concepts, techniques and trends in the field of international business practice and the challenges and opportunities involved in applying this knowledge in diverse contexts
LO2. demonstrate to be an autonomous and constructive critical thinker, able to question, assess and respond independently and creatively to assumptions, propositions and debates within the field of international business
LO3. apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research skills to identify and diagnose complex and unfamiliar problems and to use the evidence and findings generated to formulate strategically appropriate solutions for a client business' international activities
LO4. act as a persuasive communicator and negotiator, as well as use a range of communications strategies - both oral and written - to reach agreement with others about appropriate responses to complex and unfamiliar problems within one or more fields of business practice
LO5. demonstrate to be a capable team leader in work-related contexts, able to influence others to work collaboratively to address complex and unfamiliar problems within one or more fields of business practice
LO6. demonstrate ethical and social awareness and responsibility in personal decision-making and behaviour within international business practice.

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

Minor changes were made since the last time the unit was reviewed in order to include details for the June 2020 delivery.

Additional information

Business School Policies

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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MIBS6006: International Business Project B

Intensive January - February, 2022 [Block mode] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect