- Examine how firms operate and succeed in international business
- Explore the cultural dimensions of international management
- Learn to manage businesses strategically in a changing global environment
Program summary
Program title: Master of International Business
Award abbreviation: MIntBus
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus, online
Duration: 8 months full-time; 16 months part-time
Commence: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
Fee type 2013: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: BU782
CRICOS code: 069960D
Learn to understand the new realities of international business.
The Master of International Business is a contemporary flagship degree of the School of Business. It equips you with the international business skills you need in managing a global environment of continuous change. The program aims to exploit existing opportunities in the global environment and to explore new and demanding business challenges.
As a graduate, you can expect 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 is ideal for those aiming to work in global corporations and offers membership to selected institutions such as the Australian Institute of Management.
Professional recognition
As a graduate, you may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management. All students may also apply for membership of Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, the Academy of International Business, and the Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy.
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.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1259
Fax: + 61 7 5430 2859
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Program Leader
Dr Jane Craig
Tel: +61 7 5430 2865
Email: JCraig1@usc.edu.au
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.
Refer also to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete a minimum of 8 courses including 4 required courses and 4 elective courses.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student visa.
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student visa.
Program Structure
Required Courses (4)
BUS707 Design in Application *
BUS708 Editing for the Communication Professional *
BUS710 Visual Storytelling *
MGT703 Multimedia Advertising *
* Please note: For 2013 only, this course will run in Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses (48 units) from the list below or select 2 courses (24 units) from the list below and 24 units from any other School of Business postgraduate courses with the express permission of the Program Director
BUS513 Advertising Campaigns
BUS514 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
BUS515 Communication Campaign Planning
BUS703 Online Journalism
BUS704 Feature Writing
BUS705 Investigative and Data Journalism
BUS706 Risk, Crisis and Issues Management
BUS709 Advertising: Copy and Image
BUS711 News Rounds
INF701 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
MGT702 Online Journalism
MGT704 Creative Advertising
MGT711 Television & Video Journalism
MGT712 Multimedia Advertising
MGT721 Advertising Campaigns
MGT722A Media Law and Ethics
MGT722B Direct Practice 1
MGT725 Communication Campaign Planning
Study Plan
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS710 Microbiology | |||
| MGT703 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| BUS707 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| BUS708 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |
* Please note: For 2013 only, this course will run in Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 courses (48 units) from the list below or select 2 courses (24 units) from the list below and 24 units from any other School of Business postgraduate courses with the express permission of the Program Director:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS513 Coastal and Marine Ecology | |||
| BUS514 Genetics | |||
| BUS515 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS706 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| INF701 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice | |||
| MGT702 Introduction to Design | |||
| BUS703 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| BUS711 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives | |||
| MGT704 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| MGT712 Introduction to Design | |||
| BUS704 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| BUS705 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| BUS709 Introduction to Creative Advertising | |||
| MGT711 Digital Photographic Practice | |||
| MGT721 Art, Design and Visual Culture | |||
| MGT722A Design in Application | |||
| MGT722B Fundamentals of Photography | |||
| MGT725 Art, Design and Visual Culture |
TOTAL UNITS 96