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.
Study at NeW Space - NeW Space, in Newcastle’s CBD, provides the optimum environment for you to excel in your studies.
AACSB Accreditation - the University of Newcastle's Business School (NBS) has received AACSB Accreditation, earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs.

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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.

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.

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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.

Applying for Master of International Business

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Fast facts

Start dates

Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019

Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019

Mode of delivery

Face to Face

Fees

Find information about indicative course and program fees.

Duration

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.

Location

Newcastle City

Sydney CBD

Start dates

Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019

Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019

Fees

Find information about indicative course and program 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

Find out more about IELTS.

Before you get started

To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:

Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
Review the program fees and costs.
Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.

Postgraduate application process

Other things to consider

Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:

Admission Requirements

There are two pathways into the Master of International Business.

Direct entry into the Masters Program (120 units) will be available for applicants who have:

3 year Bachelors Degree in the discipline; or
3 year Bachelors Degree not in the discipline + 1 year relevant business experience; or
At least 7 years business experience, including 2 years in a management position.

Students entering via this pathway are able to complete 4 courses per trimester, and are able to complete courses in any sequence they wish, that is consistent with course prerequisites. Applicants with an Honours degree in the cognate area or equivalent relevant qualifications at level 8 or above will be given appropriate recognition of prior learning.

Students seeking RPL must apply to the Program Convenor for recognition of relevant RPL. RPL applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The alternate pathway is through the Graduate Certificate (40 units) which will be available for applicants who have:

3 year Bachelors Degree not in the discipline; or
3 year Diploma in the discipline; or
3 year Diploma not in the discipline + 1 year relevant business experience; or
2 year Diploma in the discipline + 2 years relevant business experience; or
2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant business experience; or
At least 5 years business experience.

Students entering via this pathway will be required to:

Complete the Graduate Certificate over a minimum of two trimesters (typically 20 units per trimester); and
Successfully complete a Business Academic Skills Program (BASP) which will be of 6 weeks duration. The BASP will be non-fee based and can be completed concurrently with courses in the Graduate Certificate.
Only after the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and the academic skills program will students be eligible to formally enrol in the Masters Program.

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

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Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide a statement detailing how your professional experience prepares you to undertake postgraduate study.

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Call 1800 882 121
Outside Australia call +61 2 4921 8856

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Inside Australia call 1800 882 121

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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.

Master of International Business