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Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Broaden your horizons in the world of business.

Our program provides you with a solid foundation and prepares you for a career in the exciting world of international business. The program also offers flexibility so you can 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. Core topics include; the principles of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing, trade and finance, managing global logistics and global strategy.

Study locations
  • Sippy Downs
  • SouthBank
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
028845B
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2019
A$23,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$69,600
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 locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 012031
  • South Bank 018031
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
BU331
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2019
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
24
Total units
288

Our program provides you with a solid foundation and prepares you for a career in the exciting world of international business. The program also offers flexibility so you can 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. Core topics include; the principles of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing, trade and finance, managing global logistics and global strategy.

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 as well as the potential to undertake an internship business project for a regional company.

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.

International business opens up a world of opportunities both locally and globally and our graduates enjoy great success in the international business job market.

Career opportunities

International marketing and research, international human resource management, export / import management, international logistics, international business strategy, international business consulting, Regional, State and National Government opportunities in trade and investment development, policy and related areas.

Or maybe start your own international business.

Membership

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

Program structure

Introductory courses (7) 84 units

BUS101 Geo-visualisation
BUS102 Regions, Change and Sustainability
BUS104 International Community Development and Global Justice
BUS105 Community Development and Social Action
BUS106 Social Work and Human Services Practice
BUS108 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
COR109 Social Justice, Welfare and the State

Developing and Graduate courses (8) 96 units

BUS203 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
BUS320 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
IBS210 Professional Practice of Psychology
IBS220 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
IBS221 Research Dissertation A
IBS310 Research Dissertation B
IBS320 Business Analytics
IBS321 Introduction to Economics

Elective courses (9) 108 units

Select 9 elective courses (108 units). Of the electives, 6 (72 units) must be developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) courses. A minimum of 3 (36 units) must be from the USC Business School, and the remaining 6 electives (72 units) may be from the undergraduate elective course options.

The School of Business recommends students use these electives to study courses in the following Business discipline areas:

  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

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

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units 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
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is 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.