International Business Environment

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
IBUS 2000
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Course ID
200216
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Henry Shi
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course explores the complex international business environment, examining market structures, organisational engagement, and responses to growing institutional complexities. Students explore trade and investment theories alongside analytical frameworks crucial for assessing opportunities and risks across political, legal, economic, social, technological, and cultural domains. Additionally, global governance institutions like the World Trade Organisation (WTO), World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are examined for their influence on multinational enterprises' strategies and global human welfare. Through this course, students acquire foundational skills and competencies vital for advancing in the international business world, setting the stage for further professional development in the field.

  • Globalisation and International Business
  • Environments of International Business
  • Government Interventions and Emerging Markets

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand and apply appropriate theories and frameworks to analyse the international business environment
  • Recognise and use relevant analytical tools to address issues of importance to international business practice
  • Analyse the dynamics of the international business environment, synthesise information to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to global challenges
  • Collaborate effectively within diverse teams to apply strategic thinking and innovative approaches to address complexities within the international business environment

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24050
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
Class number
Class number 24047
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
Class number
Class number 24045
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Badger, LG17
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Badger, LG17
Class number
Class number 24044
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 24591
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
Class number
Class number 24592
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
Class number
Class number 24593
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
Class number
Class number 24594
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
Class number
Class number 28386
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
Class number
Class number 28388
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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