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Newcastle City
Duration1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.1.5 years full-time.
Mode of deliveryFace to Face
Start datesTrimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
Trimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
FeesFind information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 41,765 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program Code12384
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 knowledge, 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 devise and implement strategic decisions that 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.
Top 150
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in the world - Business Administration
World top 175
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for business and economics
94.4% employed
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within four months of graduating
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. |
Career
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.
Practical experience
Students have the opportunity for an international study immersion as part of GSBS6003 Globalisation course.
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Application info
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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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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.
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.
Other things to consider
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:
- 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 University of Newcastle 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
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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.
The Newcastle Business School is EQUIS accredited. The EQUIS accreditation measures our performance against rigorous international standards which validates the high quality and professional relevance of our education programs and research.
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