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Master of International Business
Postgraduate program
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 28 Jan 2020
- Trimester 2 - 11 May 2020
- Trimester 3 - 24 Aug 2020
- Trimester 1 - 28 Jan 2020
- Trimester 2 - 11 May 2020
- Trimester 3 - 24 Aug 2020
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
Duration
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 28 Jan 2020
- Trimester 2 - 11 May 2020
- Trimester 3 - 24 Aug 2020
- Trimester 1 - 28 Jan 2020
- Trimester 2 - 11 May 2020
- Trimester 3 - 24 Aug 2020
Fees
AUD38,520 (indicative annual fee, 2020)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Duration
1.5 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Study International Business
Are you looking to enhance your understanding of International Business to further or facilitate a change in your career?
The Master of International Business focuses on developing skills and the understanding required to be a successful manager for organisations with an international focus. A Master of International Business will provide graduates with superior knowledge and skills to operate in the global business environment.
Why study with us?
- Earn professional credit - the Master of International Business is one of the few programs that recognises relevant professional experience and may result in credit being granted for some courses.
- Flexible study options - courses are run in trimesters and students are provided with an opportunity to study at a pace which suits their personal and professional lives.
- International study immersion opportunity - students receive the opportunity for an international study immersion as part of GSBS6003 Globalisation course.
- Study at NUspace - NUspace, in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD, provides the optimum environment for you to excel in your studies.
- AACSB Accreditation - the Newcastle Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than five percent of the world's business programs.
World top 200
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for business and economics
Top 10 in Australia
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for business administration
World top 150
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for business administration
What you will study
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
Entry options and duration
Professional credit
Do you have qualifications or experience beyond the minimum entry requirements for a Masters Degree? If so, you may be able to complete your degree in reduced time and at reduced cost. Select from the options below to have your professional qualifications and/or work experience considered.
| Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|
| 80 units | 10 units specified credit for GSBS6001 plus 30 units unspecified credit. |
| Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|
| 80 - 100 units | 20 units unspecified credit (note, you can apply for up to 40 units with evidence). |
| Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|
| 100 units | 10 units specified credit for GSBS6001 plus 10 units unspecified credit. |
| Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|
| 80 units | 10 units specified credit for GSBS6001 plus 30 units unspecified credit. |
| Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|
| 80 units | 10 units specified credit for GSBS6001 plus 30 units unspecified credit. |
My 3-5 Year Bachelor degree is in a non-related field of study (eg. engineering, nursing, arts, law)
| Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|
| 120 units | Normal credit procedure, that is, RPL may be sought for individual courses. |
| Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|
| 100 units | 20 units unspecified credit. |
| Number of years relevant organisational experience | Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Seven years (including at least two years in a management position) | 120 units | Normal credit procedure, that is, RPL may be sought for individual courses. |
| Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
|---|---|
| 80 | 40 units unspecified credit. |
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
Career opportunities
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.
The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs. AACSB is the premier, and longest-standing, international accrediting body for business programs and is the international benchmark for excellence in business education.