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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Master of Business (International Business)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
085448J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights
  • This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
  • Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career
  • Study Asian business, global business operations, international accounting, international law, international logistics management, international marketing, and negotiating across borders
  • Prepare yourself for an international career, including multinational enterprises, smaller firms operating across borders, government agencies and international consulting firms
  • Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit, which involves an international marketing project that explores market entry and critiques research used to make recommendations and decisions
  • Explore a range of business disciplines including accounting, finance, logistics, management and marketing
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.
Highlights
  • This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
  • Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career
  • Study Asian business, global business operations, international accounting, international law, international logistics management, international marketing, and negotiating across borders
  • Prepare yourself for an international career, including multinational enterprises, smaller firms operating across borders, government agencies and international consulting firms
  • Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit, which involves an international marketing project that explores market entry and critiques research used to make recommendations and decisions
  • Explore a range of business disciplines including accounting, finance, logistics, management and marketing
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements 2 year program

You must have a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.

1 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor honours degree in

    international business
    with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in

    international business
    with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in

    international business
    with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree in

    international business
    with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in international business.
Academic entry requirements

As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.

Master of Business - 1.5 year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in international business or business administration with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Business - 2 year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Pathway

Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication: Applicants with an overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading and Writing no less than 5.5 and no other sub-score below 5) (or accepted equivalent) may be considered for the Graduate Certificate / Masters pathway.

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

Regardless of the industry companies that compete for international business must have business strategies that find success. Rules regulations government policy and the diversity of cultures and consumer needs and preferences all impact on how companies do business across borders.

International business skills are in high demand. Such skills incorporate ethical approaches sensitivity and responsiveness to local cultures in new and diverse markets while at the same time providing the planning decision making and strategic management these highly competitive operations need.

This program is designed for those seeking to understand the additional complexity of international business compared with domestic business activities. The international business environment is explored across a range of business disciplines including accounting finance logistics management and marketing.

QUT's Master of Business has been redesigned to ensure it meets the new quality assurance standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework for masters by coursework programs. The learning outcomes of the course have been refreshed to provide you with a more engaging and real world learning experience.

Flexible delivery

Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials practical session guides readings and help guides.

Business advantage

The QUT Business School's Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction discussion cooperation and debate with other students and leaders from business government education and community sectors. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for you to include in your resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

QUT's international business program will give you the expertise and skills to succeed in organisations both in Australia and around the world including multinational enterprises smaller firms operating across borders government agencies and consulting firms that serve international companies.

Early exit

Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS11) at the following stages once those particular course requirements have been met:

  • Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79) (Study Area A)
  • Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39) (Study Area A).
Possible careers
  • Business analyst
  • International business specialist

Course structure

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.

The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:

* Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.

* Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the QUT Business School Student Service Centre.

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.

The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:

* Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.

* Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the QUT Business School Student Service Centre.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).
87%
Overall satisfaction
81.8%
Skill scale
77.4%
Teaching scale
91.4%
Employed full-time
$115k
Average salary