Stand out on the global business stage.
In an increasingly complex and globalised business world, the demands of management require skills across all facets of business. This program explores the diverse facets of the international business environment, and allows you to broaden your skills to prepare for senior management roles.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
In an increasingly complex and globalised business world, the demands of management require skills across all facets of business. This program explores the diverse facets of the international business environment, and allows you to broaden your skills to prepare for senior management roles.
You'll study strategy development, cross-cultural management, international marketing and managing international supply chains and finance. Courses explore current business issues and allow you to learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, while focusing on the application of theory and execution practice.
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Career opportunities
Graduates work in a diverse range of roles in industry and public sector organisations.
Intakes - when to apply
Sunshine Coast and Online intakes are Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7.
Students commencing in Session 7 or Session 1 who wish to complete in an accelerated study mode and who do not enter with a reduced volume of learning will need to negotiate a study plan with the Program Coordinator.
Program structure
Required courses (10) 120 units
BUS702
BUS703
BUS704
BUS705
BUS707
BUS708
MGT701
MGT703
MGT704
MKG701
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 postgraduate level elective courses (72 units) from the School of Business and Creative Industries.
These electives can be used to study courses in the following interest areas:
- Economics, Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Health Sector Business Management
- Information and Communications Technology
- Global Business
- Management
- Marketing
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 2 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 3 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 5 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 6 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 7 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 2 commencement (accelerated)
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 5 commencement (accelerated)
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 6 commencement (accelerated)
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 7 commencement (accelerated)
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 1 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 1 commencement (accelerated)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.