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Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business

Stand out on the global business stage.

Students must develop the skills needed to operate in this rapidly changing, increasingly global marketplace and understand the factors that contribute to the diversity and complexity of the international business environment. In today's business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. This program will allow you to broaden your managerial skills to prepare for senior management roles.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
088887F
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Trimester 3
Program length (full-time)
2 years
Semester tuition fee 2017
A$12,600
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$50,400
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.
Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
UniSC program code
BU745
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Trimester 3
Duration
2 year full time or the part time equivalent
Study mode
On campus
Fee type 2017
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
16
Total units
192

Students must develop the skills needed to operate in this rapidly changing, increasingly global marketplace and understand the factors that contribute to the diversity and complexity of the international business environment. In today's business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. This program will allow you to broaden your managerial skills to prepare for senior management roles.

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to operate in a global marketing place, including 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:

  1. possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent 
  2. have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
  3. 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 of Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business program work in a diverse range of roles in industry and public sector organisations.

Intakes - when to apply

There will be three intakes a year: Semester 1, Semester 2 and Trimester 3.

Program structure

Required courses (11) 

ACC701 Chemistry
BUS702 Science Research Methods
BUS703 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
BUS704 Cell Biology
MGT701 Calculus and Algebra
MGT703 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
MKG701 Organic Chemistry

PLUS select 1 course from:

MGT723 Discrete Mathematics
MGT726 Engineering Computer Programming

PLUS select 3 courses from:

BUS706 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
BUS707 Special Research Project
BUS708 Physical Chemistry
BUS710 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
MGT704 Applied Systems Modelling
MGT737 Biochemistry

Elective courses (5)

Select 5 courses from:

BUS706 Teaching Science: Curriculum B
BUS707 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum B
BUS708 Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
BUS710 Numerical Analysis
MGT704 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
MGT731 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
MGT735 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
MGT736 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum A
MGT737 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
PRM701 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
PRM710 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
PRM720 The Psychology of Learning
PRM721 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 192

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)
  • 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 'Planning your study' page to manage your progression