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Master of International Business

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of International Business

UOW Course Code:

1435

CRICOS Code:

026342G

Abbreviation:

MIB

Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words:

Business, International, Management

Total Credit Points:

72

Duration:

1 year full-time (three trimesters) or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

Trimester 1, 2, 3

Delivery Mode:

On Campus (Face-to-Face)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong, Sydney

Additional Information:

Course Finder

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Master of International Business program prepares students to succeed in various international business, managerial and professional positions in the global economy. The globalisation of the marketplace requires businesses to be increasingly innovative and competitive.  Managers need to understand the complexities of global culture, political, economic, marketing, organisational and financial forces and recognise how they can impact on the success of their business.

This course examines the global business environment  and develops the management skills and competencies that are necessary in order to effectively operate in a truly global business environment.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of contemporary international business environment, theory and practice.
2.  Critically evaluate and apply cross-functional knowledge of theory and practices of international business to solve problems in international business organisations.
3. Demonstrate cross-cultural knowledge and interpersonal skills whilst working independently and in teams to address people management issues in a variety of cultural and global contexts.
4. Exercise and communicate informed strategic decisions relevant to international business contexts by applying relevant information analysis, ethical and professional practices and approaches.
5. Collect, analyse and synthesise complex information relevant to international business issues in order to develop and justify innovative business solutions.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course structure

Candidates are required to complete a total of twelve (12) subjects (72 credit points) selected from the list below; ten (10) core subjects (60 credit points) plus two (2) elective subjects (12 credit points).

Core Subjects

Credit Points

TBS 801

Financial Management*

6

TBS 803

Organisational Behaviour and Management*

6

TBS 804

Principles of Marketing Management*

6

TBS 808

Operations and Supply Chain Management*

6

TBS 922

Management Project

6

TBS 980

International Financial Management

6

TBS 981

Managing in Multi-National Companies

6

TBS 982

Marketing in a Global Economy

6

TBS 983

International Business Environment

6

TBS 984

International Business Strategies#

6

Elective Subjects

Credit Points

TBS 908

Supply Chain and Operations Management

6

TBS 913

Innovation Topics and Cases

6

TBS 923

Contemporary Issues in International Business

6

TBS 935

Project Management

6

TBS945

Retail Management

6

TBS946

Retail Marketing

6

TBS950

Quality Management

6

TBS961

Business Spanish Language and Culture

6

TBS962

Business Chinese Language and Culture

6

*Students are advised to undertake these four subjects in their first Trimester of study.

#TBS983 is a pre-requisite for TBS984

PLEASE NOTE:

Subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database.

A summary of subject session offerings is available here.

Credit Arrangements

Upon successful completion of the Master of International Business students may apply to enrol in another of the School's Masters programs and apply for credit for previous postgraduate studies. Those graduates who meet the Master of Business Administration (MBA) entry requirements may apply to enrol in the MBA program, and may be eligible for credit for up to 18 credit points towards the MBA, namely TBS900, TBS922 plus an elective subject.

Other Information

Additional information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: sbs@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 10 January, 2017