Students learn how to conduct business across borders and cultures.
The program combines a solid foundation in business with dedicated studies in international business. In first year, general business courses include economics, management, marketing, business analytics, accounting, and informatics. In second and third year, students undertake specialised courses in the principles of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing, export management, trade and finance, managing global logistics and global e-business.
- 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.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
The program combines a solid foundation in business with dedicated studies in international business. In first year, general business courses include economics, management, marketing, business analytics, accounting, and informatics. In second and third year, students undertake specialised courses in the principles of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing, export management, trade and finance, managing global logistics and global e-business.
Career opportunities
Export / import management, international marketing, foreign affairs, international logistics, international business strategy.
Membership
Australian Institute of Export; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Marketing Institute; Academy of International Business.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 7 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 8 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete 9 elective courses, 6 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with the Faculty of Arts and Business.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program Structure
Introductory courses (7)
BUS101 Information Systems in Organisations
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS104 Discovering Management
BUS105 Financial Accounting
BUS106 Law of Business Associations
BUS108 Business Finance
COR109 Business Law
Advanced courses (8)
BUS203 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
IBS210 Company Accounting
IBS220 Contemporary Accounting Issues
IBS221 Auditing and Professional Practice
IBS310 Work Integrated Learning Project
IBS320 Work Integrated Learning Placement
IBS321 Management Accounting
Elective courses (9)
Select 9 elective courses. Of the electives, 6 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses. A minimum of 3 courses must be from the School of Business, and the remaining 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).