Contemporary Issues in International Business

Undergraduate | 2026

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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 3003
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Course ID
200222
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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
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to explore current challenges and trends shaping the global business landscape, emphasising their impact on multinational enterprises and strategies for navigating complex international environments. Students will develop nuanced understandings of a range of contemporary issues and debates in international business, and develop the skills and knowledge that will enable them to keep abreast of the rapid changes and developments in the global marketplace. The topics covered in the course will provide in-depth understanding of the political, economic, social and other contextual factors that influence the operations of businesses (from small-scale entrepreneurial ventures to multinational enterprises (MNEs)).

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the drivers and consequences of international business
  • Identify and understand links between international business and contemporary political and economic structures
  • Apply international business concepts and theories
  • Critically evaluate contemporary debates about international business

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 53930
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 99
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Benham, G10
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Benham, G10
Class number
Class number 53929
Section
Section LE02
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 99
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Benham, G10
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Benham, G10
Class number
Class number 53934
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
Class number
Class number 53933
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
Class number
Class number 53932
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
Class number
Class number 53931
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 48
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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