Business on the world stage.
This program will equip you with high level skills to manage a business in the complex, competitive and challenging world of international business. Knowing how to do business internationally is in high demand.
- 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.
This program will equip you with high level skills to manage a business in the complex, competitive and challenging world of international business. Knowing how to do business internationally is in high demand.
Learn strategic management, managing across global cultures, international trade and finance, and marketing in an international environment. Learn advanced research techniques which you can apply to an area of international business you are passionate about or use them to research international business issues and solve problems on the world stage.
As a graduate, you may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management. You may also apply for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, the Academy of International Business, and the Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy.
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.
Admission requirements
Students will require either:
- a bachelor's degree in business or related field, or a degree with at least two thirds of completed courses in business or related field, from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent
OR
- for students with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than business, the USC Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent approved program of study
AND
- applicants from a non-English speaking background must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Intakes - when to apply
Sunshine Coast and Online intakes will be Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7.
International students - Session 1 and Session 7 intakes are an accelerated study sequence. Session 2, Session 3 and Session 5 intakes may be completed in an accelerated study sequence.
Program structure
Required Courses (6) 72 units
BUS702 Creativity and Communication
BUS705 Introduction to Journalism
BUS707 Introduction to Creative Advertising
BUS708 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
MGT704 Editing for the Communications Professional
MKG701 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select any 6 postgraduate (500 or 700 level) courses (72 units) from the School of Business and Creative Industries.
These electives can be used to complete courses in the following specialisations:
- Economics, Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Global Business
- Health Sector Business Management
- Information and Communications Technology
- Management
- Marketing
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 144
Recommended study sequences
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 2 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 3 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 5 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 6 commencement
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 7 commencement (accelerated)
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 1 commencement (accelerated)
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 2 commencement (accelerated)
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 3 commencement (accelerated)
- (Sunshine Coast) Session 5 commencement (accelerated)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 144 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) and following the recommended study sequence
- 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
- 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
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses