Learn to understand the new realities of international business.
The Master of International Business is a contemporary flagship degree of the School 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.
- 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.
The Master of International Business is a contemporary flagship degree of the School 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.
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.
Admission requirements
Students will require either:
- a bachelor's degree in business or related field, or a degree with at least two thirds of completed courses in business or related field, from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent
OR
- for students with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than business, the USC Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent approved program of study
AND
- applicants from a non-English speaking background must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate from the Master of International Business a student will need to complete:
- Complete 12 courses including 6 required courses and 6 elective courses.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student visa.
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student visa.
Program structure
Required courses (6)
BUS703 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
BUS707 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
BUS708 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS710 Editing for the Communications Professional
MGT703 Crisis and Issues Management
MGT704 The Writer and the Law
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 courses from: #
BUS513 Communication Campaign Planning
BUS514 Community Engagement Events
BUS515 Public Relations Writing
BUS705 Researching Media and Audiences
BUS706 International Communication
BUS709 Internship/Industry Project
BUS711 Social Media
INF701 Politics and the Media
MGT711 Evidenced Based Decision Making
MGT712 Finance and Accounting for Managers
MKG721 Evidenced Based Decision Making
# Students may alternatively choose a total of four (4) courses (48 units) from this list of elective courses and select 24 units of electives from postgraduate courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business, with the express permission of the Program Leader and subject to pre-requisite or degree structure requirements in the Faculty.