Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business

• Study strategy development, cross-cultural management, international marketing and managing international supply chains and finance
• Explore current business issues
• Learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, while focusing on the application of theory and execution practice

Stand out on the global business stage. In an increasingly complex and globalised business world, the demands of management require skills across all facets of business. This program explores the diverse facets of the international business environment, and allows you to broaden your skills to prepare for senior management roles.

Recommended study pattern

This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time. Each study period, you have the choice to switch between full-time and part-time study. Full-time study is enrolling in three or more courses per study period, while part-time study is one or two courses per study period.

The recommended study pattern is subject to change based on study period of enrolment. To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Program structure

Required courses (10) 120 units

• BUS702 Economics for Managers
• BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making
• BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers
• BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development
• BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures
• BUS708 International Trade and Finance
• MGT701 Leading and Managing Organisations
• MGT703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
• MGT704 Global Business Management
• MKG701 Marketing in a Global Environment

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select 6 postgraduate level elective courses (72 units) from the School of Business and Creative Industries.

These electives can be used to study courses in the following interest areas:

• Economics, Accounting and Finance
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 
• Health Sector Business Management 
• Information and Communications Technology
• Global Business 
• Management 
• Marketing 

Program notes

The total number of units required to complete the program is 192 units.

The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified

Program structures are subject to change

Award requirements

To attain the award of Master of Business Administration/Master of International Business, students are required to successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure

Exit points

• Master of Business Administration
• Masters of International Business

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Indicative total fee $55,680

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:

1. possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent 
2. have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
3. candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency.

UniSC accepts applications for multiple study periods throughout the year. These include Semester 1 applications which usually close in February, Semester 2 applications which usually close in July, as well as session-based and trimester-based study periods. As part of your application, UniSC will share information about the next available study period for this program.

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your UniSC degree.