Stand out on the global business stage.
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.
- 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.
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 marketing 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:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
- 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)
ACC701 Advanced Direct Practice 1
BUS702 Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
BUS703 International Development and Aid
BUS704 Development Practice and Evaluation
MGT701 Governance, Engagement & Capacity Building
MGT703 Social Theories for Practice: Power, Oppression and the ‘Good Society’
MKG701 International Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, and Environmental Justice
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Economic Development & Sustainable Livelihoods
MGT726 Education for International Development
PLUS select 3 courses from:
BUS706 Advanced Social Research
BUS707 International Development Project A
BUS708 International Development Project B
BUS710 Accounting for Managers
MGT704 Economics for Managers
MGT737 Managing Research
Elective courses (5)
Select 5 courses from:
BUS706 Corporate Finance
BUS707 Managing Organisations
BUS708 Strategic Management
BUS710 Marketing Management
MGT704 Research Project
MGT731 Managerial Project
MGT735 International Business Law and Ethics
MGT736 Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT737 International Trade and Finance
PRM701 Marketing in an International Environment
PRM710 Global Business Management
PRM720 Supply Chain Management
PRM721 International Business Law and Ethics
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (1.5 years full-time)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 (mid-year) commencement (1.5 years full-time)
- Study Plan - Trimester 3 commencement (1.5 years full-time)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (South Bank)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 (mid-year) commencement (South Bank)
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)
- 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 'Planning your study' page to manage your progression