- 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.
Students must develop the skills needed to operate in this rapidly changing, increasingly global marketplace and understand the factors that contribute to the diversity and complexity of the international business environment. In today's business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. This program will allow you to broaden your managerial skills to prepare for senior management roles.
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to operate in a global market place, including strategy development, cross-cultural management, international marketing and managing international supply chains and finance. Courses explore current business issues and allow you to learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, while focusing on the application of theory and execution practice.
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Career opportunities
Graduates of Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business program work in a diverse range of roles in industry and public sector organisations.
Intakes - when to apply
There will be three intakes a year: Semester 1, Semester 2 and Trimester 3.
Program structure
Required courses (11) 132 units
ACC701 Nursing Internship
BUS703 Communication and Thought
BUS705 Human Physiology
MGT701 Biodiversity and Ecology
MGT703 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MKG701 Cell Biology
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
BUS702 Chemistry
BUS502 Science Research Methods
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ACC511 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
BUS704 Molecular Biology
BUS708 Genetics
PLUS select 3 courses (36 units) from:
BUS706 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
BUS707 Plant Diversity and Ecology
BUS708 Biochemistry
BUS710 Introduction to Mathematics
MGT704 Mathematics Foundations
MGT737 Innovation Management and Professional Development
Elective courses (5) 60 units
Select 5 courses (60 units) from:
BUS706 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
BUS707 Marketing in a Global Environment
BUS708 Leading and Managing Organisations
BUS710 Accounting for Managers
MGT704 Economics for Managers
MGT731 Evidenced Based Decision Making
MGT735 Finance and Accounting for Managers
MGT737 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
PRM701 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (1.5 years full-time)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 (mid-year) commencement (1.5 years full-time)
- Study Plan - Trimester 3 commencement (1.5 years full-time)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (South Bank)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 (mid-year) commencement (South Bank)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.