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International Business
Masters by Coursework
MC-INTBUS
Outline
Expand your global business knowledge in predictive data analytics, national security, human rights, mining or international relations.
Get the Curtin edge
Access to leadership programs, specialist facilities and industry placements give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Top 1 %
Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019).
Global education
You’ll have access to a range of international study opportunities.
This course enables you to gain the knowledge and expertise needed to advance in the field of international business and management. It entails both independent study and team projects across a range of relevant, internationally focused subjects. You may also have the opportunity to plan and experience an international study tour.
During your course, you will have the opportunity to undertake a cross-disciplinary stream of four units. This is a multi-faculty initiative, linking this course with a wide choice of specialisations. The cross-disciplinary nature of these streams means you will have the opportunity to interact with students from other faculties.
Choose one of the following streams:
Instead of choosing a specialisation, you may also choose to undertake an elective stream, so that you can have more flexibility over the units you will undertake.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
Why study
- Develop the skills required to lead and facilitate internationalisation activities of organisations.
- Get an edge in terms of cross-cultural interaction, both internal and external to an organisation.
- Learning is applied and focuses on current issues in the global, regional and national business environment.
- Our staff are highly experienced, internationally educated and trained, and do not shy away from real issues.
Career information
Careers
- Business development manager
- Business executive
- Corporate general manager
- International trader
- Management analyst
- Management consultant
- Managing director
- Sales manager
Industries
- Consulting firms
- Government departments
- Import and export companies
- International banking firms
- International consultancy
- International organisations
What you'll learn
- Engage critically and reflectively with contemporary knowledge and skills relating to international business and apply to professional practice.
- Respond creatively and effectively to generate innovative solutions to complex issues in international business.
- Make evidence-based judgements and sound business decisions through sophisticated evaluation and synthesis of information from a range of credible sources.
- Communicate professionally and effectively, through written and oral means, to diverse stakeholders within the ethical and professional framework of international business.
- Consider profitability, sustainability and impact of the business environment and society when using new and established technologies in international business communications and negotiations.
- Actively seek and engage in opportunities for ongoing learning that builds the body of professional knowledge in the field of international business and contributes to their personal development.
- Evaluate the impacts of international business in a global system and apply international standards and practices with in a global context.
- Engage in ethical and culturally competent management practices to work effectively in culturally diverse team environments within global organisations.
- Work professionally and ethically both independently and collaboratively, complying with appropriate legislation and protocols and demonstrate leadership skills as appropriate.
Entry requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Advanced standing
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course at another educational institution, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: ci-enquiries@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
Fees & charges
International student indicative fees for 2020
Fee year: 2020
| International onshore – fee paying | Cost |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $15,000* |
| Total indicative course fee | $44,500* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $30,000* |
Fee year: 2021
| International onshore – fee paying | Cost |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $15,300* |
| Total indicative course fee | $45,400* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $30,600* |
Fees are indicative only.
*Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. For information about fees at other locations please contact the relevant campus or partner institution by visiting Curtin International’s offshore site.
Location
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