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Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business

Stand out on the global business stage.

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
Annual tuition fee 2019
A$26,600
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$53,200
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
Blended Learning
Fee type 2019
  • 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 market 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) 132 units

ACC701 Theory for Midwifery Practice 1
BUS703 Fundamentals of Midwifery Knowledge
BUS705 Infant Care
MGT701 Leadership in Clinical Practice
MGT703 Theory for Midwifery Practice
MKG701 Midwifery in a Social Context

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
BUS702 Independent Study
BUS502 Research in Health Care

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ACC511 Midwifery Practicum 1
BUS704 Midwifery Practicum 2
BUS708 Theory for Midwifery Practice 1

PLUS select 3 courses (36 units) from:
BUS706 Infant Care
BUS707 Leadership in Clinical Practice
BUS708 Theory for Midwifery Practice
BUS710 Midwifery in a Social Context
MGT704 Independent Study
MGT737 Research in Health Care

Elective courses (5) 60 units

Select 5 courses (60 units) from:

BUS706 Midwifery Practicum 1
BUS707 Midwifery Practicum 2
BUS708 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
BUS710 Professional Internship
MGT704 Social Work and Human Services Practice
MGT731 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
MGT735 Introduction to Psychology A
MGT737 Introduction to Psychology B
PRM701 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People

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)
  • 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
  • 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.