Business graduates today are entering an increasingly competitive environment, with all companies domestic or multi-national, influenced by forces of globalization.
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 Principles of Nutrition
BUS702 Functional Anatomy
BUS703 Biomechanics I
BUS704 Exercise Prescription and Programming II
MGT701 Exercise Physiology I
MGT703 Introduction to Sports Medicine
MKG701 Sport and Exercise Psychology
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Motor Control and Learning
MGT726 Introduction to Clinical Placement
PLUS select 3 courses from:
BUS706 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
BUS707 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
BUS708 Biomechanics II
BUS710 Exercise Physiology II
MGT704 Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science
MGT737 Sports Nutrition
Elective courses (5)
Select 5 courses from:
BUS706 Accounting for Managers
BUS707 Economics for Managers
BUS708 Managing Research
BUS710 Corporate Finance
MGT704 Managing Organisations
MGT731 Strategic Management
MGT735 Marketing Management
MGT736 Research Project
MGT737 Managerial Project
PRM701 International Business Law and Ethics
PRM710 Managing Across Global Cultures
PRM720 International Trade and Finance
PRM721 Marketing in an International Environment
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