Undergraduate Courses
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International Business

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

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International Business gives you an awareness and understanding of business in other cultures and regions. It will prepare you to respond to the intricacies of international business such as: the impact of differing cultures and languages, the issues posed by differing markets, and the differing government regulations within this rapidly growing environment.

You will gain an understanding of leadership, strategy, cultural diversity, communications and decision making as they relate to contemporary international business issues. Major topics include financial management, employment relations, industry and trade in South East Asia, international marketing and management, and business in Europe.

Subjects Required for Major Study

 

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ECON216 International Economics 6 Spring
ECON251 Industry and Trade in Asia 6 Spring
FIN 241 International Financial Management 6 Autumn
MGNT210 Managing Across Cultures 6 Autumn
MARK343 International Marketing 6 Autumn
MGNT341 International and Comparative Human Resource Management 6 Spring
MGNT389 International Business Management 6 Autumn
Plus one elective from the list below:
COMM391 Professional Experience in Business 6 Autumn, Spring
ECON306 The Chinese Economy 6 Spring
MGNT314 Strategic Management 6 Autumn, Spring

Other information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder 
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 9 September, 2015