- Examine how firms operate and succeed in international business
- Explore the cultural dimensions of international management
- Learn to manage businesses strategically in a changing global environment
Program summary
Program title: Master of International Business
Award abbreviation: MIntBus
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus, online
Duration: 8 months full-time; 16 months part-time
Commence: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
Fee type 2013: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: BU782
CRICOS code: 069960D
Learn to understand the new realities of international business.
The Master of International Business is a contemporary flagship degree of the School of Business. It equips you with the international business skills you need in managing a global environment of continuous change. The program aims to exploit existing opportunities in the global environment and to explore new and demanding business challenges.
As a graduate, you can expect to be in demand for positions in export/import firms, foreign affairs and government departments, human resource management such as repatriation and training, international liaison positions, logistics management, marketing and management consultancies, and purchasing and trade positions. The degree is ideal for those aiming to work in global corporations and offers membership to selected institutions such as the Australian Institute of Management.
Professional recognition
As a graduate, you may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management. All students may also apply for membership of Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, the Academy of International Business, and the Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy.
Credit transfer and advanced standing
Students seeking credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Faculty subject to University policy.
Credit given for individual courses studied as part of another Master of International Business (or its equivalent) elsewhere will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1259
Fax: + 61 7 5430 2859
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Program Leader
Dr Jane Craig
Tel: +61 7 5430 2865
Email: JCraig1@usc.edu.au
Admission requirements
Students will require either:
- a bachelor's degree in business or related field from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent; or
- the USC Graduate Certificate in Management with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent approved course of study.
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must demonstrate an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all subtests, or equivalent.
Refer also to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete a minimum of 8 courses including 4 required courses and 4 elective courses.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student visa.
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student visa.
Program Structure
Required Courses (4)
BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures *
BUS708 International Trade and Finance *
BUS710 Digital Branding *
MGT703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics *
* Please note: For 2013 only, this course will run in Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses (48 units) from the list below or select 2 courses (24 units) from the list below and 24 units from any other School of Business postgraduate courses with the express permission of the Program Director
BUS513 The Literature Review
BUS514 Qualitative Research Methods
BUS515 Applied Quantitative Research Methods
BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making
BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers
BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
BUS709
BUS711
INF701 Management Informatics
MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
MGT704 Global Business Management
MGT711 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
MGT712 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
MGT721
MGT722A
MGT722B
MGT725
Study Plan
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS710 Digital Branding |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program |
| MGT703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA712 or EMB762 |
| BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA723 or EMB773 |
| BUS708 International Trade and Finance |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program |
* Please note: For 2013 only, this course will run in Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 courses (48 units) from the list below or select 2 courses (24 units) from the list below and 24 units from any other School of Business postgraduate courses with the express permission of the Program Director:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS513 The Literature Review |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any honours program or postgraduate coursework program | |
| BUS514 Qualitative Research Methods |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any honours program or postgraduate coursework program | |
| BUS515 Applied Quantitative Research Methods |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any honours program or postgraduate coursework program Anti: MBA719 or EMB769 | |
| BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
| INF701 Management Informatics |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program or (enrolled in Program SC410 or SC411 and 280 units completed towards either of these programs) | |
| MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program or (enrolled in Program SC410 or SC411 and 280 units completed towards this Program) Anti: MBA710 and MBA725 or EMB760 and EMB775 | |
| BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA703 or EMB753 | |
| BUS711 | ||||
| MGT704 Global Business Management |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
| MGT712 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA711 and MBA714 or EMB761 and EMB764 | |
| BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA713 or EMB763 or ACC511 | |
| BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA701 or EMB751 | |
| BUS709 | ||||
| MGT711 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA704 or MBA716 or EMB754 or EMB766 | |
| MGT721 | ||||
| MGT722A | ||||
| MGT722B | ||||
| MGT725 |
TOTAL UNITS 96