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The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Master of International Business
Postgraduate program
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
- Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
- Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
- Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019
Mode of delivery
Combination of Online and Face to Face, Face to Face
Duration
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
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
- Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
- Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
- Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019
Duration
1.5 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Combination of Online and Face to Face, 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.
- 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
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.
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:
- business analyst/consultant
- management consultant
- international manager
- business relationship manager
- general manager
- business development 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.