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 months full-time or 24 months part-time course, at both Wollongong and Sydney and is offered on a flexible, modular basis. The program comprises six compulsory subjects, plus two elective subjects (48 credit points). 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.

plus 2 elective subjects at 900 level to be approved by the MIB Program Co-ordinator.

* Students with a strong background in Accounting and/or Finance may, if approved by the MIB Program Co-ordinator, be permitted to undertake an additional elective in lieu of TBS979.

The degree will be awarded at either Pass or Distinction level. For award at Distinction level, a student must obtain an avergae of 75% or higher across the whole degree.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a three year degree from a recognised tertiary institution. 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 MIB Program Co-ordinator.

The extended (96-credit points) two-year program may be granted to some applicants by the Program Co-Ordinator. For those admitted to the extended program, the first year of the MIB will be made up of eight compulsory subjects chosen from the undergraduate schedule of the Faculty of Commerce.

Applicants from Taiwan with a four year bachelor degree in any discipline are eligible for entry to the 48 credit-point program. Taiwanese applicants with 14 years of education plus extensive work experience (as a guide a minimum of 5 years of supervisory or managerial work experience with appropriate documentary evidence) may be granted admission to the 96 credit-point MIB program.

NOTE: No admissions to the MIB (one or two years) to students of Taiwan who have only a two-year diploma after 12 years schooling (ie. 14 years education) OR five year diploma after nine years of schooling (again, 14 years of education).

Applicants who hold a recognised two-year degree from the Indian sub-continent, and with a minimum of five years work experience as evidenced by a certificated transcript of work history may be granted admission to the 96-credit point MIB.

Applicants from the People's Republic of China with a three-year diploma in a recognised academic discipline (excluding vocation studies) from a recognised institution with a minimum of five years relevant work experience as evidenced by certified transcript of work history may be granted admission to the 96- credit point MIB.

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 (refer to the university's web site at www.uow.edu.au/discover/international for details.

Articulation to the Master of Business Administration
Candidates who have successfully completed the Master of Business Administration, and who fully satisfy the entry criteria for the Master of International Business, may apply to enrol in the MIB program.

MBA candidates who progress to the MIB will be required to successfully complete a further six subjects at 900 level, according to the sequence of study listed below. (If students have completed any of the listed subjects as MBA electives then the Program Co-ordinator will advise on appropriate substitutes).

Plus:
One elective subject selected from other 900 level Graduate School of Business and Professional Development or Faculty of Commerce subjects or any other 900 level subject, as approved by the MIB Co-ordinator or Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Professional Development.

Articulation into the Master of Business Administration
Candidates who have successfully completed the MIB may apply to enrol in the Master of Business Administration. Candidates will be required to complete seven subjects according to the enrolment pattern specified Please see the appropriate subject listing in the Master of Business Administration entry.