Master of International Business

The Master of International Business focuses on developing skills and understanding required to be a successful manager for organisations with an international focus by enriching student’s knowledge on various areas of a global business including international strategy, marketing across countries, international human resources management and cross cultural negotiation.

Courses to support your drive and direction include:
 

• managing under uncertainty
• foundations of business analysis
• accounting and financial management
• organisational behaviour and design
• globalisation
• global business management
• entrepreneurship and innovation
• cross-cultural management
• international business strategy

Admission Requirements

Entry into the Master of International Business will be available for applicants who have:
 

• Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, in the discipline; or
• Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in the discipline and 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
• At least 7 years' relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position; or
• Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following UoN programs:
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
  • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Marketing
  • Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Students seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) must apply to the Program Convenor. RPL applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements
 

• All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. 
• Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.

Fees

AUD 41,455 (indicative annual fee)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units).

Graduates of the Master of International Business understand the complex dynamics of multinational firms and the global economic environment in which they operate. Our students will be able to conduct strategic analysis of business opportunities in an international context. Graduates will also be able to comprehend how national and international economic, political, legal and commercial organisations and institutions impact upon multinational and domestic enterprises. The relevant knowledge and skills underlie many senior roles including but not limited to:
 

• Account Executive
• Business Consultant
• Business Development manager
• Entrepreneur
• Finance Advisor
• Industry Specialist Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager

The University of Newcastle’s approach to the study of international business ensures that you can aspire to careers in wide variety of organisations including multinational firms, domestic firms, non-government and not-for-profit organisations, educational institutes and international bodies, such as the World Bank and UN.