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Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Explore a world of possibilities with a career in international business.

Our program gives you a solid foundation in business with dedicated studies in international business. Choose to broaden your studies across a range of areas or focus on a niche skill set that speaks to your talents and career desires. You’ll study the principles of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing, export management, trade and finance, managing global logistics and global e-business.

CRICOS code
028845B
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$56,400
Footnotes
  • 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.
  • * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast * 012031
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
BU331
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2015
  • What will I pay?
Total units
288
Footnotes
  • * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.

Our program gives you a solid foundation in business with dedicated studies in international business. Choose to broaden your studies across a range of areas or focus on a niche skill set that speaks to your talents and career desires. You’ll study the principles of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing, export management, trade and finance, managing global logistics and global e-business.

Learn how to identify corporate social responsibilities in the global business environment and present an international business case to senior managers of regional companies. You’ll get hands-on experience with a regional business developing an international business marketing strategy, international e-plan and website, export plan and managing a business team.

Immerse yourself in another culture and travel overseas to study a semester in another country. Expand your job horizons and study a language as a four-course elective. Our graduates enjoy great success in the international business job market.

Career opportunities

Export / import management, international marketing, foreign affairs, international logistics, international business strategy.

Membership

Australian Institute of Export; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Marketing Institute; Academy of International Business.

Program structure

Introductory courses (7)

BUS101 Public International Law
BUS102 Private International Law
BUS104 Human Rights Law
BUS105 International Social Justice Clinic
BUS106 Business Analytics
BUS108 Introduction to Economics
COR109 Management and Organisational Behaviour

Advanced courses (8)

BUS203 Introduction to Marketing
BUS320 Accounting for Business
IBS210 Introduction to Informatics
IBS220 Communication and Thought
IBS221 Business Law and Ethics
IBS310 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
IBS320 Principles of International Business
IBS321 Cross-Cultural Management

Elective courses (9)

Select 9 elective courses. Of the electives, 6 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses. A minimum of 3 courses must be from the School of Business, and the remaining 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Students can choose to use these electives towards a major from the Business majors listed below:

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 7 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
  • Complete 8 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
  • Complete 9 elective courses, 6 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
  • Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
  • Register any selected Majors or Minors with the Faculty of Arts and Business.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.