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 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
COR110 Mechatronic Design 1
COR111 Mechatronic Design 2

Business foundation courses

9 required business foundation courses:
BUS101 Image Processing and Machine Vision
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS105 Applied Research Methods
BUS106 Economics for Business
BUS108 Business Law and Ethics
BUS211 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS320 Marketing Theory and Practice

International Business major courses

6 required courses:
IBS210 Accounting for Business
IBS220 Introduction to Informatics
IBS221 Strategic Management
IBS310 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
IBS320 Principles of International Business
IBS321 Cross-Cultural Management
Plus select 1 course from:
ACC211 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
BUS331 International Marketing
HRM220 Export Management
HRM311 Global e-Business
TSM102 Business Finance
TSM211 Business Internship
TSM221 Managing Workplace Relations
TSM223 Leadership and Team Dynamics
TSM313 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
INT100 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
INT230 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure
INT235 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
INT250 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
INT274 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
MKG211 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
MKG221 International Relations: Theory and Practice
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

1. All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
2. Refer to the Academic Rules.
3. Refer to explanation of terms.
4. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
6. Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
7. 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

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