Master of International Business

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 the MIB 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.

Complete the MIB in one year

Eligible applications can apply for credit, based on a wide range of criteria and complete the MIB in eight units or one year full time. Applicants with extensive leadership experience in relevant industry settings will be eligible to apply for up to 100 credit points of Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL).*

Available streams:

• Human Rights
• National Security
• Business of Mining
• Predictive Data Analytics
• International Relations

Elective stream

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.

*Note: Students need to submit evidence of completion of an undergraduate qualification, and a CV, including documented evidence of the relevance and the complexities of the experience of prior learning. This could include such evidence as, references, letter/s from an employee, evidence of professional development, executive education courses, completion of MicroMasters or MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), a portfolio showing field, volunteer and service work and learning, and community engagement, to be considered for up to 100 credits points of CRL.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

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.