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Master of International Business
Course Description
The Master of International Business (MIB) program is primarily designed
for new graduates about to embark on their first line managerial position.
It is also suitable for experienced managers who wish to enhance their
knowledge and expertise in global management issues.
The MIB is a 12 to 18 months full-time or 24 to 36 months part-time course,
at both Wollongong and Sydney and is offered on a flexible, modular basis.
The program comprises five compulsory subjects, plus three elective subjects.
The elective stream within the International Business program is designed
to allow candidates to focus their studies into a thematic area of interest.
Candidates are required to complete 8 subjects at 900 level, according
to the sequence of study listed below.
Compulsory Subjects
| WBS980 |
International Financial Analysis and Decision Making |
| WBS981 |
Employment Relations in an International Context |
| WBS982 |
Advertising and Marketing in a Global Economy |
| WBS983 |
International Economic Environment for Business |
| WBS984 |
International Business Strategy |
plus 3 elective subjects at 900 level to be approved by the Course Co-ordinator.
The degree will be awarded at either Pass or Merit level. For award at Merit
level, a student must satisfactorily pass all subjects at the first attempt
and maintain a grade average across all subjects of 70% or higher.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised
university or institution of equivalent standing. In special circumstances,
applicants holding other academic or professional qualifications and
with a minimum of four years full-time or eight years part-time relevant
work experience may be granted admission to the program by the Course Co-ordinator.
Where candidates hold other academic or professional qualifications but
have no work experience, admission to the program may be granted by the
Course Co-ordinator following successful completion of a one-year qualifying
program.
In the case of candidates from the Peoples Republic of China, in addition
to the entry requirements listed above, students may also be admitted with
a three year diploma from a recognised institution in a recognised academic
discipline base (this excludes vocational studies) PLUS five years managerial
work experience, as evidenced by a certified transcript of work history.
In addition to completing the standard University application form, candidates
are required to submit a certified copy of their academic transcript(s).
Applicants must meet the University's English Language requirements.
Articulation to the Master of Business Administration:
Candidates who have successfully completed the Master of International Business,
and who fully satisfy the entry criteria for the Master of Business Administration,
may apply to enrol in the MBA program.
MIB candidates who progress to the MBA will be required to successfully
complete a further seven subjects at 900 level, according to the sequence
of study listed below. (If students have completed any of the listed subjects
as MIB electives then the Course Co-ordinator will advise on appropriate
substitutes).
| WBS901 |
Accounting for Managers |
| WBS902 |
Statistics for Decision Making |
| WBS904 |
Marketing Management |
| WBS906 |
Information Systems for Managers |
| WBS907 |
Financial Strategy |
| WBS908 |
Supply Chain Management Strategy |
| WBS921 |
Strategic Decision Making |
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