• Program summary
• Program overview
• Admission requirements
• Program structure
• Intakes - when to apply
• Scholarships
• Program requirements and notes
• Enquiries

Program summary

Program title: Master of International Business
Award abbreviation: MIntBus
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 8 months full-time; 16 months part-time
Commence: Session 1, Session 4 or Session 8
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: BU782
CRICOS code: 069960D

Program overview

The Master of International Business is a contemporary flagship degree of the Faculty of Business. The degree has been especially designed to equip graduates with the international business skills they will need in managing a global environment of continuous change.

The degree is designed to exploit existing opportunities in the global environment but also to explore new and demanding business challenges. Graduates of the degree could be expected to be in demand for positions in export/import firms, foreign affairs and Government departments, human resource management such as repatriation and training, international liaison positions, logistics management, marketing and management consultancies, and purchasing and trade positions.

The degree will be ideal for graduates wishing to work in global corporations and will offer membership to selected institutions such as the Australian Institute of Management.

Professional membership and accreditation

Graduates will be eligible for membership in the Australian Institute of Management. All students may apply for membership also of Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, the Academy of International Business, and the Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy.

Career opportunities

This program develops targeted skills in international business that is highly valued in both the public and private sectors. Graduate positions can be found in:

• management cadet programs
• export/import firms
• foreign affairs and translation
• Government departments with international offices
• human resource management such as repatriation and training
• international liaison positions
• logistics management
• marketing consultancies
• purchasing and trade positions
• strategic management consultancy
• change management positions

Admission requirements

Students will require either:

• a bachelor's degree in business or related field from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent; or
• the USC Graduate Certificate in Management with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent approved course of study.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background must demonstrate an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all subtests, or equivalent.

International students need to refer to the English language requirements.

Credit transfer and advanced standing

Students seeking credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Faculty subject to University policy.

Credit given for individual courses studied as part of another Master of International Business (or its equivalent) elsewhere will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Program structure

The Master of International Business structure requires students to study six (6) required courses and two (2) optional courses as follows:

Required Courses (6)
BUS710 Understanding Cultural Diversity
BUS708 Environment and Health
BUS707 Science Research Methods
BUS709 International Marketing
MGT704 International Business
MGT703 Managing Across Global Cultures

Optional Courses (2)
BUS711 Managing Knowledge and Global Change
BUS703 Global Business Management
BUS704 Strategic Management
BUS705 Comparative and International Employment Relations
INF701 Managing Research
MGT702 Corporate Finance

or

2 postgraduate courses at level 700 from any Faculty across the University, subject to pre-requisite or degree structure requirements in those Faculties.

or 

2 alternative postgraduate courses approved by the Director of Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Business.

Intakes - when to apply

There will be three intakes each year. Prospective candidates should apply by no later than:

Session 1: 30 November
Session 4: 30 March
Session 8: 30 July

Scholarships

Candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship must complete a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Scholarships are available at several levels, including a half waiver of full fees, and a quarter waiver of full fees. The level of scholarship awarded will depend on the achievements evidenced by prospective students as part of their admissions process. Further information will be provided on request for prospective students interested in applying for a scholarship.

For more information visit student scholarships for business masters programs.

Program requirements

1. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
2. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
3. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
4. Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Enquiries

Graduate Studies, Faculty of Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1221
Fax: + 61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

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