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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.
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:
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.
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80 units | 10 units specified credit for GSBS6001 plus 30 units unspecified credit. |
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80 - 100 units | 20 units unspecified credit (note, you can apply for up to 40 units with evidence). |
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100 units | 10 units specified credit for GSBS6001 plus 10 units unspecified credit. |
Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
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80 units | 10 units specified credit for GSBS6001 plus 30 units unspecified credit. |
Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
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80 units | 10 units specified credit for GSBS6001 plus 30 units unspecified credit. |
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120 units | Normal credit procedure, that is, RPL may be sought for individual courses. |
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100 units | 20 units unspecified credit. |
Number of years relevant organisational experience | Units required to complete Master degree | Credit |
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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. |
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80 | 40 units unspecified credit. |
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.
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:
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.
Listen to our students talk about their degree and life at the University of Newcastle.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Entry into the Master of International Business will be available for applicants who have:
Students seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) must apply to the Program Convenor. RPL applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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.
You can look at Uni prep for options to brush up on knowledge before you start.
Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
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.
Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
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.
Alternatively you may complete a paper-based application.
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.
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