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Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business

Stand out on the global business stage.

In an increasingly complex and globalised business world, the demands of management require skills across all facets of business. This program explores the diverse facets of the international business environment, and allows you to broaden your skills to prepare for senior management roles.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
088887F
Commence
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7
Program length (full-time)
2 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$27,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$54,800
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 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
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7
Duration
2 years full time or the part time equivalent
Study mode
Blended Learning, Online
Fee type 2020
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
16
Total units
192

In an increasingly complex and globalised business world, the demands of management require skills across all facets of business. This program explores the diverse facets of the international business environment, and allows you to broaden your skills to prepare for senior management roles.

You'll study 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 work in a diverse range of roles in industry and public sector organisations.

Intakes - when to apply

Sunshine Coast and Online intakes are Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7.

Students commencing in Session 7 or Session 1 who wish to complete in an accelerated study mode and who do not enter with a reduced volume of learning will need to negotiate a study plan with the Program Coordinator.

Program structure

Required courses (11) 132 units

ACC701 Professional Skills 2
BUS703 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
BUS705 Public Health Research and Evidence
MGT701 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
MGT703 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
MKG701 Health Promotion Principles

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
BUS702 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
BUS502 Introduction to Behavioural Health

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ACC511 Public Health Foundations
BUS704 Public Health Research and Evidence
BUS708 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation

PLUS select 3 courses (36 units) from:
BUS706 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
BUS707 Public Health Foundations
BUS708 Accounting for Managers
BUS710 Managing Research
MGT704 Innovation Management
MGT737 Leading and Managing Organisations

Elective courses (5) 60 units

Select 5 postgraduate level elective courses (60 units) from the USC Business School.

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.