International Business Strategy

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
IBUS 6002
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Course ID
201739
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Hussain Rammal
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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

This course aims to equip students with the skills to navigate strategic challenges in complex international markets and supply chains. Emphasising a strategic perspective, it examines conceptual frameworks explaining the interplay between business environments and global strategies. Through applied research projects, students analyse key strategic decisions like market entry and expansion, enhancing their ability to address real-world challenges. The course explores how enterprises leverage capabilities for competitive advantage, covering topics such as market assessment, competitive strategies, competition and collaborations, and corporate governance. Utilising problem-based learning and case studies, it provides practical insights for strategic decision-making in international business contexts.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply their understanding of theories and conceptual frameworks to explain what determines the success of firms regarding competitive, corporate and organisational strategies in the global business environment
  • Develop and enhance argumentation skills by participating in current debates in international business
  • Critically evaluate academic research in international business
  • Develop and enhance problem-solving skills by addressing relevant managerial problems in international business strategy
  • Apply the skills and content learned in this course in a real-life experiential learning project
  • Collaborate in and lead teams and collaboratively solve team-level problems

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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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 West

Class number
Class number 25097
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09
Class number
Class number 25096
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
Class number
Class number 25095
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
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 West

Class number
Class number 55764
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
Class number
Class number 58194
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-03
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-03

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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