Master of International Business

• 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
• Use learnt techniques to research international business issues and solve problems on the world stage.

Conduct 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.

Recommended study pattern

This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time. Each study period, you have the choice to switch between full-time and part-time study. Full-time study is enrolling in three or more courses per study period, while part-time study is one or two courses per study period.

The recommended study pattern is subject to change based on study period of enrolment. To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Program structure

Required Courses (6) 72 units

• BUS702 Economics for Managers
• BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development
• BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures
• BUS708 International Trade and Finance
• MGT704 Global Business Management
• MKG701 Marketing in a Global Environment

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select any 6 postgraduate (500 or 700 level) courses (72 units) from the School of Business and Creative Industries.

These electives can be used to complete courses in the following specialisations:

• Economics, Accounting and Finance
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
• Global Business
• Health Sector Business Management
• Information and Communications Technology
• Management
• Marketing

Program notes

• The total number of units required to complete the program is 144 units.
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• Program structures are subject to change

Award requirements

To attain the award of Master of International Business, students are required to successfully complete 144 units as outlined in the Program Structure.

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Indicative total fee $41,760

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Students will require either:

• possession of 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
• for students with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than business, the USC Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent approved program of study.

UniSC accepts applications for multiple study periods throughout the year. These include Semester 1 applications which usually close in February, Semester 2 applications which usually close in July, as well as session-based and trimester-based study periods. As part of your application, UniSC will share information about the next available study period for this program.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency.

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your UniSC degree.