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 modular basis.
The program comprises five compulsory subjects, plus three 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.
| Compulsory Subjects |
| TBS980 |
International Financial Management |
| TBS981 |
Employment Relations in an International Context |
| TBS982 |
Advertising and Marketing in a Global Economy |
| TBS983 |
International Economic Environment of Business |
| TBS984* |
International Business |
plus 3 elective subjects at 900 level to be approved by the MIB
Program Co-ordinator.
* This is a capstone subject and, if possible, should be undertaken
after other compulsory subjects have been completed.
The degree will be awarded at either Pass or Distinction level.
For award at Distinction level, a student must obtain an average
of 75% or higher across the whole degree.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor 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, Mr Bill Wilkinson (Wollongong)
, ph. 42 21 3903, email bill_wilkinson@uow.edu.au
or Mr Geoff Kelly (Sydney), ph. 42 21 3850 or email geoff_kelly@uow.edu.au.
Special Entry Program
Some applicants' academic and professional qualifications do not
meet the entry criteria for the MIB. Those applicants may be eligible
to enrol in the preliminary Graduate Certificate in Management which
is designed to help students develop the academic and study skills
necessary to undertake the MIB. Students who complete the four subject
Graduate Certificate in Management with a credit (65%) average will
be eligible to enrol in the MIB.
Applicants must meet the University's English language requirements
(refer to the university's web site at http://www.uow.edu.au/discover/international/
for details).
Articulation from 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 approved
schedule of study.
Applicants should consult the MIB Program Co-ordinator, Mr
Bill Wilkinson (Wollongong) or Mr Geoff Kelly (Sydney).
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 approved
schedule of study.
Applicants should consult the MBA program Co-ordinator, Dr Mark
Rix, ph. 42 21 4740 or email mark_rix@uow.edu.au.
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