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Master of International Business

Business on the world stage.

This program will equip you with high level skills to manage a business in the complex, competitive and challenging world of international business. Knowing how to do business internationally is in high demand.

Study locations
  • Sippy Downs
  • Online
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
077420K
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Trimester 3
Program length (full-time)
1.5 years
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$25,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$37,800
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 2023 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.
UniSC program code
BU783
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Trimester 3
Duration
1.5 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus, online
Fee type 2018
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
12
Total units
144

This program will equip you with high level skills to manage a business in the complex, competitive and challenging world of international business. Knowing how to do business internationally is in high demand.

Learn strategic management, managing across global cultures, international trade and finance, and marketing in an international environment. Learn advanced research techniques which you can apply to an area of international business you are passionate about or use them to research international business issues and solve problems on the world stage.

As a graduate, you may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management. You may also apply for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, the Academy of International Business, and the Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy.

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.

Admission requirements

Students will require either:

  • a bachelor's degree in business or related field, or a degree with at least two thirds of completed courses in business or related field, from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent

OR

AND

  • applicants from a non-English speaking background must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements

Program structure

Required Courses (6) 72 units

BUS703 International Development and Aid

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

MGT723 Development Practice and Evaluation
MGT726 International Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, and Environmental Justice(Recommended)

PLUS select 4 courses (48 units) from:

BUS706 Collective Critical Practice: Developmental Approaches
BUS707 Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy Contexts
BUS708 Children, Youth and Families: Challenges, Critique and Change
BUS710 Social Work in Health and Mental Health
MGT703 Quality Teaching and Learning
MGT704 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
MGT723 Teaching Primary School English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
MGT726 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
MGT737 Teaching Primary School Mathematics

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select any 6 postgraduate (700 level) courses (72 units) from the School of Business.

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

 

Total units: 144

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 144 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • You may wish to use your electives to add a specialisation
  • To register your specialisation email your request to studentcentral@usc.edu.au
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • 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
  • 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
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses