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business is a rapidly growing field of study dealing with the development,
strategy and management of multinational enterprises in an increasingly complex
and dynamically changing global context. The field includes the study of
strategic and structural dynamics of multinational enterprises, and the
interaction between such firms and the international markets and the cultural
and political environments in which they operate.
The ANU is
well-placed to accommodate student interest in international business. It
- has an excellent international
reputation for its research; cutting-edge research informs the teaching
programs
- is truly international in
terms of teaching staff and student population
- has first-rate resources for
both research and teaching
- maintains active interactions
with Australian government departments, missions of foreign countries,
industry associations, and universities world-wide
ANU
students study aspects of international business in several ways:
Coursework in
the international business discipline furthers the conceptual and social skills that graduates need, and their understanding of the
multifaceted global business environment. Courses use a range of
stimulating approaches to engage students, including: lectures, interactive
tutorials, discussions, student presentations, case studies, individual and
group projects, business strategy games. Courses attract a large proportion of
international students. The diversity of students enhances the understanding of
the international nature of the discipline.
Staff members
in the discipline have extensive teaching experience in
Australia
, Asia, Europe and the
Americas
.
They are committed to maintaining high standards of teaching quality, and to
assisting students in achieving their goals through practical and positive
learning experiences.
Students and
graduates may apply for membership of several professional associations,
including:
Staff members
in the discipline have active research agendas. They regularly present outcomes
of research at seminars, national and international conferences, and
professional association meetings. Their research interests include:
- cross-cultural negotiations in
Asia
- business strategy in
China
and
Southeast
Asia
- business management in
Asia
- foreign direct investment in
China
and
Southeast
Asia
- human resource management in
Asia
- international business
strategies
- international project
management
- internationalization of
Chinese firms
Staff members
supervise research students in the honours, MPhil and PhD programs. Current
students study a wide range of exciting topics in areas like international
business strategy, the structures and management practices of international
firms, cross-cultural management, international trade and investment,
technological transfer, international finance etc. Most research
projects are set in the context of the Asia-Pacific region or countries in this
region.
For further
information regarding the International Business discipline at ANU, please
contact Dr Fuming Jiang. Most staff members are located in the School of Management, Marketing,
and International Business, but the discipline combines the expertise of
staff members across the ANU.
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