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

Highlights

• 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

Learn to understand the new realities of international business.

The Master of International Business is a contemporary flagship degree of the Faculty 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.

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 Research Design: Method and Literature Review
BUS708 Marketing in an International Environment
BUS707 International Business
BUS709 Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT704 Managing Knowledge and Global Change *
MGT703 Global Business Management

* May not be on offer in 2010

Optional Courses (2)
BUS711 Strategic Management
BUS703 Comparative and International Employment Relations
BUS704 Managing Research
BUS705 Corporate Finance
INF701 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MGT702 Management Informatics

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.

Course schedule

Session offerings for all courses can be found on the 12 credit unit course schedule.

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 policies, rules, plans and procedures.
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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