Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Award abbreviation: BBus(IntBus)
QTAC code: 012031 **
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU331
CRICOS code: 028845B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Undertake applied business projects with real businesses
- Study a language as a four-course elective
- Travel overseas as part of the degree
In a global business world, targeted skills in international business are valued in both the public and private sectors.
Conducting business across borders and cultures requires specialised skills and knowledge. This program combines a solid foundation in business with dedicated studies in international business. In the first year, you complete general business courses in economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, and informatics. You then undertake specialised studies in the principles of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing, export management, trade and finance, and global e-business.
Career opportunities
Export/import management, international marketing, foreign affairs, international logistics, international business strategy.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members of the Australian Institute of Export; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Marketing Institute; Academy of International Business.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Business foundation courses
9 required business foundation courses:
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103
BUS104 Discovering Management
BUS105 Marketing Essentials
BUS106
BUS108 Information Systems in Organisations
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
International Business major courses
6 required courses:
IBS210
IBS220 Cross-Cultural Management
IBS221 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
IBS310
IBS320
IBS321 International Business Strategy
Plus select 1 course from:
ACC211 Business Finance
BUS331
HRM220 Managing Workplace Relations
HRM311 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
TSM102 The World of Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM211
TSM221
TSM223 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
TSM313 The Innovation and Technology Effect in TLEM
INT100
INT230
INT235
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
MKG211 Services Marketing
MKG221 Sports Marketing
Language courses (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers Indonesian, Japanese and Italian)
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced courses, which may comprise a 4-course minor and 2 electives, or 6 electives (up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education ).
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au