This program examines the political, cultural and economic systems of relevant countries and regions.
Advanced courses include international justice and human rights, making public policy in a global era, and international security. There are opportunities to undertake an internship or work-integrated learning with politicians, political parties, non-government organisations, lobby groups, the public service and local government. Students also select a minor in international business, a language, comparative studies or development studies.
- 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 2024 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.
Advanced courses include international justice and human rights, making public policy in a global era, and international security. There are opportunities to undertake an internship or work-integrated learning with politicians, political parties, non-government organisations, lobby groups, the public service and local government. Students also select a minor in international business, a language, comparative studies or development studies.
Majors
Politics and international relations
Career opportunities
Defence, intelligence, foreign affairs, foreign policy, international business, political advice, interpreting / translating (with further study).
Membership
The Australian Institute of International Affairs.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 4 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 10 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete 4 courses towards a minor study area (Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, International Business or Comparative Studies).
- Complete 6 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Students completing an International Business minor must use two elective courses to complete the two pre requisite introductory courses BUS101 and BUS105 .
- 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.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (4)
COR109 Tax and Estate Planning
INT100 Financial Plan Construction
INT140 Managing Research
Select 1 course from:
HIS140 Managing Across Global Cultures
SCS140 International Trade and Finance
Advanced courses (10)
INT250 Marketing in an International Environment
JST202 Strategic Management
PLUS select 8 courses from:
(7 of the chosen courses must begin with an "INT" prefix)
IND212 Global Business Management
INT230 The Literature Review
INT235 Qualitative Research Methods
INT245 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
INT257 Managing Research
INT270 Corporate Finance
INT274 Innovation and Management Decision Making
INT276 International Business Law and Ethics
INT2IP1 Managing Knowledge and Global Change
ENP236 Comparative and International Employment Relations
SCS211 Management Informatics
SCS235 Managing People
Minor courses (4)
Select 4 courses from one the following study areas:
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- International Business
- Comparative Studies
- Development Studies
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288