- 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 Applied Futures Studies: Methods, Values and Strategy *
BUS708 Corporate Finance *
BUS710 Innovation and Management Decision Making *
MGT703 Managing People *
* 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 Strategic Management
BUS514 Accounting Fundamentals
BUS515 Informatics and Financial Applications
BUS703 Managerial Finance
BUS704 Corporate Accounting
BUS705 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
BUS706 Strategic Management Accounting
BUS709 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS711 Contemporary Accounting Issues
INF701 Issues in Auditing Practice
MGT702 The Literature Review
MGT704 Qualitative Research Methods
MGT711 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
MGT712 Managing Research
MGT721 Managing Research
MGT722A International Business Law and Ethics
MGT722B Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT725 International Trade and Finance
Study Plan
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS710 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | |||
| MGT703 Research Project | |||
| BUS707 Food Marketing | |||
| BUS708 Project Planning |
* 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 Project Integration | |||
| BUS514 Teaching Primary School English: Curriculum and Pedagogy | |||
| BUS515 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years | |||
| BUS706 Teaching Science in Primary School | |||
| INF701 Teaching Primary School Mathematics | |||
| MGT702 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| BUS703 Teaching Arts in Primary School | |||
| BUS711 Teaching HASS in Primary School | |||
| MGT704 Teaching HPE in Primary School | |||
| MGT712 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy | |||
| BUS704 Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| BUS705 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning | |||
| BUS709 Using Data for Learning | |||
| MGT711 Teacher as Researcher | |||
| MGT721 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher | |||
| MGT722A Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs | |||
| MGT722B Professional Experience: Orientation to Teaching and Learning | |||
| MGT725 English Language and Literacy |
TOTAL UNITS 96