Master of International Business

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
January
April
June
September

Campus
City West

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMIB

Fees
AUD$ 27,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
054754M

Entry requirements
For admission to the Master of International Business, prospective students must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
- A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications as determined by NOOSR guidelines*.
* Normally applicants with a grade point average of 4** or better will be recognised for entry.
** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range 1 - 7, other Australian and international grading scales will be considered.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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No further intake from 2015 - continuing students only. Prospective students please refer to our new Master of International Business, program code DMIN.

Aim

The Master of International Business is designed to provide graduates with skills and expertise to manage a business in a global environment.

Content & Structure

The Master of International Business is a 54 unit program, comprised of 12 courses of 4.5 units each. The structure for the Master of International Business is as follows: four Division core courses; and a number of specialised international business courses.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1)
Global Business Environment	BUSS 5300	4.5
Marketing Management	MARK 5025	4.5
First Semester (Study Period 3)
People, Organisations and Leadership	BUSS 5114	4.5
Accounting for Management M	ACCT 5011	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Managing Across Cultures	BUSS 5349	4.5
Issues in International Trade	BUSS 5348	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
International Business Management	BUSS 5301	4.5
International Business Strategy	BUSS 5034	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1)
Doing Business in Asia	BUSS 5347	4.5
OR Elective		4.5	Rule(s): 2
Principles of International Business Finance	BUSS 5314	4.5
OR Elective		4.5	Rule(s): 2
First Semester (Study Period 3)
International Human Resource Management	BUSS 5302	4.5
OR Elective		4.5	Rule(s): 2
Marketing Across Borders M	BUSS 5380	4.5
OR Elective			Rule(s): 2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Ethics, Governance and Sustainability	BUSS 5385	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Please check course prerequisites prior to enrolment.

2. Enrolment in the listed electives, including any other electives offered in the Division of Business, requires the approval of the Program Director.

Notes

1. Applications for credit, exemption and / or studies in lieu will be considered in accordance with the University of South Australia Policy No: A-13.9, Recognition of prior learning for credit, exemption and studies-in-lieu, Appendix A. Credit transfer framework: Recognition of formal studies at other tertiary education institutions and / or of work or life experience. These applications will be considered by the Head of School or nominee. Credit may be granted for courses: that have a business and management focus; that have been completed at postgraduate level within 10 years at the time of application; or that have been completed at a Pass 2 grade or higher as per the University of South Australia grading system or its equivalent.