Explore the implication of policy issues related to a firm's strategy, organisational structure, manufacturing, materials management, marketing, R&D, human relations and financial management that arise in an international engineering and technological organisation.

You will study these impacts together with the consideration of external influences due to economic, political and cultural environment in which the management of engineering companies working across country boundaries takes place.

Through case study analysis and idea sharing, you will also develop new insights and methods leading to more effective strategic decision-making in the practice of international management in a technological organisation.

 

Course coordinator

Dr Milan Simic, Senior Lecturer - School of Engineering

Course objectives

  • Exposit legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental interests, values, requirements and expectations of key stakeholders;
  • Identify and assess risks (including OH&S) as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities;
  • Develop and operate within a hazard and risk framework appropriate to engineering activities;
  • Apply systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects;
  • Demonstrate orderly management of self, and professional conduct; and
  • Clearly acknowledge your own contributions and the contributions from others and distinguish contributions you may have made as a result of discussions or collaboration with other people.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Establish your theory on how globalisation of the world economy and the continually changing nature of international trade affects nearly every aspect of business decision-making in technological firms;
  • Explain the differences between the operation of domestic and international firms, especially in relation to the complex competitive nature of global markets;
  • Integrate effectively the engineering and technical skills that exist in different parts and locations within an international organisation;
  • Apply your knowledge in relation to issues affecting international operations of their firm to strategic decision making and tactical problem-solving process;
  • Demonstrate your knowledge and capability in the internationalisation process and be better prepared for personal involvement including the possibility of an overseas posting; and
  • Develop proposals and compile recommendation reports on internationalisation issues in different forms including individual work initiatives, market research analysis and presentation.

Assessment

Assessment for this course will occur at various times across the seven-week teaching period. In most cases, assessment should follow a similar structure to the below:

  • A short assessment may occur in the first couple of weeks, driven mostly by peer-assessment or objective feedback as is the case of a survey quiz or contribution to discussion.
  • Assessments that occur mid-study period (approximately week 2 to 5) will have a highly formative purpose, like an extended case study or a scenario role play. These are intended to provide an indication of performance and occur at this time to enable positive changes to future performance.
  • Final assessments are usually summative, and generally draw the course?s threshold concepts together. Your previous assessments will have directly prepared you for a summative-style assessment.

Rich, online feedback will be provided to you throughout the teaching period on practical exercises and by individual consultation, ideally within five business days.


Please note, unit structure and content are subject to change. Contact your RMIT Student Enrolment Advisor on 1300 701 171 for more information based on your particular circumstances.