- 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 market 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) 132 units
ACC701 Physical Theatre
BUS703 Acting 2: Contemporary Shakespeare
BUS705 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
MGT701 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
MGT703 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
MKG701 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of Theory and Fiction
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
BUS702 Introduction to Key Concepts of Fashion
BUS502 Digital Media for Fashion
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ACC511 Indonesian A
BUS704 Japanese A
BUS708 Intro to Songwriting and Production
PLUS select 3 courses (36 units) from:
BUS706 Performance 2
BUS707 Music and Pop Culture
BUS708 Music and Sound for Screen Media
BUS710 Music Industry Project
MGT704 Performance 3
MGT737 Introduction to Game Design
Elective courses (5) 60 units
Select 5 courses (60 units) from:
BUS706 Interactive Narrative: Fundamentals
BUS707 Experimental Game Design
BUS708 Game Art: Virtual Environments
BUS710 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
MGT704 Interactivity and Frameworks
MGT731 Augmented Reality Design
MGT735 Professional Games Programming
MGT737 Experimental Games Programming
PRM701 Human Development and Learning
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)
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.