Dr Samuel Belicka
Profile
I am Dr. Samuel Belicka, a Lecturer in Management and International Business at the University of Melbourne, Faculty of Business and Law, Department of Management and Marketing. My passion lies in teaching and inspiring the next generation of business professionals.
I currently teach The Multinational and Strategic Management in the Master of International Business program and Business Judgment in the undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce program, where I actively contribute to the academic development of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
I received the Excellence in Learning and Teaching award at Victoria University in 2018, highlighting my sustained contribution to student learning, engagement, and experience, particularly in business project management, career development, and global business engagement. Additionally, I was awarded the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) in 2007, which funded my PhD studies. I was also recognised as the 'Best Postgraduate Student' in 2007 and received an award for being the top student in the Bachelor of Business program in 2003.
With over 19 years of academic experience, I have substantial theoretical knowledge in economics, business, and management. Complementing my academic accomplishments, I have 15 years of professional international business experience, providing me with a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world insights. My international business experiences have allowed me to engage with diverse cultures, navigate global markets, and understand the intricacies of international trade and investment. This expertise enables me to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical business applications within the classroom. I am enthusiastic about bringing my diverse background, extensive teaching experience, and commitment to excellence to enhance the academic success of students in business courses.
Dr Samuel Belicka
Lecturer in Management
Current Subjects
The multinational enterprise (MNE) is the most distinctive aspect of international business. This subject explores: how and why MNEs exist as vehicles for leveraging and building competitive advantages across borders; how host economies impact the design of MNE operations; and the relationship and balance between global integration and local responsiveness that lies at the core of understanding strategies of the MNE. Particular attention is paid to contemporary issues such as global value chains, MNEs from emerging economies, and digital business models.
MGMT90146 - Strategic Management
This subject provides an integrative learning experience and affords students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in previous subjects in a coherent way to solve business problems. In a business strategy simulation students are required to make decisions, assess outcomes, and compete with other management teams for resources, opportunities and markets. Each team develops a strategy for its firm and applies the subject’s concepts and frameworks, as well as the concepts and frameworks acquired in other subjects. In the process, students will discover the interaction of a firm’s production, marketing, research and development, human resources, and financial operations and observe the impact of key decisions on business performance within a competitive market.
BUSA30000 - Business Judgement
This subject serves as a capstone for the Management and Marketing majors within the Bachelor of Commerce. As such, the aim is to integrate students’ knowledge of core business functions and analytical tools and apply these to the problems faced by modern organisations and decision-makers. Students will be exposed to these problems through simulation tasks and case analyses. Students will be challenged to form and act upon judgments around strategic directions, marketing priorities, and entrepreneurial opportunities. There is a strong focus on the need to collectively arrive at decisions within decision groups, and to argue for these choices through typical business communication formats (e.g. business plans, slide packs, formalised reviews).
Current Research Project
Graduate Employment: The Key Selection Criteria For Business Graduate Students In Australia
This study investigates employment opportunities for higher education business students in Australia during the year 2022-2024. The main purpose of this study is to establish what skills and attributes potential employers are looking for from business graduates in Australia.