Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Award abbreviation: BBus(IntBus)
QTAC code: 012031 **
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU331
CRICOS code: 028845B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Undertake applied business projects with real businesses
- Study a language as a four-course elective
- Travel overseas as part of the degree
In a global business world, targeted skills in international business are valued in both the public and private sectors.
Conducting business across borders and cultures requires specialised skills and knowledge. This program combines a solid foundation in business with dedicated studies in international business. In the first year, you complete general business courses in economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, and informatics. You then undertake specialised studies in the principles of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing, export management, trade and finance, and global e-business.
Career opportunities
Export/import management, international marketing, foreign affairs, international logistics, international business strategy.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members of the Australian Institute of Export; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Marketing Institute; Academy of International Business.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 3D Design F - Professional Portfolio
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Business foundation courses
9 required business foundation courses:
BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Economics for Business
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS105 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Accounting for Business
BUS211 Introduction to Informatics
BUS320 Strategic Management
International Business major courses
6 required courses:
IBS210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
IBS220 Principles of International Business
IBS221 Cross-Cultural Management
IBS310 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
IBS320 International Marketing
IBS321 Export Management
Plus select 1 course from:
ACC211 Global e-Business
BUS331 Business Finance
HRM220 Business Internship
HRM311 Managing Workplace Relations
TSM102 Leadership and Team Dynamics
TSM211 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM221 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
TSM223 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure
TSM313 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
INT100 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
INT230 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT235 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT250 International Relations: Theory and Practice
INT274 Forces of Change in International Politics
MKG211 Politics and Security in East Asia
MKG221 Services Marketing
Language courses (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers Indonesian, Japanese and Italian)
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced courses, which may comprise a 4-course minor and 2 electives, or 6 electives (up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education ).
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au