Prepare for a global business career
In an increasingly globalised world, business success requires the skills and knowledge to operate across national and cultural borders. Step into the challenging world of global business with a specialist program designed to hone your cross-cultural management skills. Study international marketing, trade, logistics and strategy, and open a world of opportunities in local and global industries. This field provides the skills to work in, build and manage an international enterprise, and examines the issues that matter in global business.
- 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.
In an increasingly globalised world, business success requires the skills and knowledge to operate across national and cultural borders. Step into the challenging world of global business with a specialist program designed to hone your cross-cultural management skills. Study international marketing, trade, logistics and strategy, and open a world of opportunities in local and global industries. This field provides the skills to work in, build and manage an international enterprise, and examines the issues that matter in global business.
- International business
- Cross-cultural management
- Trade and finance
- International marketing
- Global logistics
- Global strategy
In this program you will:
- Learn how to identify business opportunities across global markets
- Develop your emotional and cultural Intelligence
- Study business law, corporate social responsibility and ethics
- Get hands-on experience by developing an international business marketing strategy for a real company
- Have opportunities to study overseas
Career opportunities:
- International marketing specialist
- International business consultant
- Export/import manager
- International logistics manager
- Policy officer specialising in trade and investment
- International human resource management consultant
- Diplomat / public servant posted overseas
- International business project team member
- Start your own international business (import / export)
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Australian Institute of Export
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Academy of International Business
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS104 Discovering Management
BUS105 Marketing Essentials
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to Informatics
COR109 Communication and Thought
Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units
BUS203 Business Law and Ethics
IBS210 Introduction to International Business
IBS220 Cross-Cultural Management
IBS221 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
BUS306 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
IBS310 International Marketing
IBS320 Managing Global Logistics
IBS321 International Business Strategy
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Of these electives, 5 (60 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded) courses.
The School of Business recommends students use these electives to study courses in the following Business discipline areas:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- 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
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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
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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.