Master of Business Administration (International Management)

VTAC course code

BS9

CRICOS code(s)

050860G (Melbourne); 053784B (Sydney)

Course category

Master’s degree by coursework

Hosted by

School of Business (UB)

Duration

2 years full-time (fast track 1.5 years)

Semester intakes

Melbourne campus: March, July, November
Sydney campus: March, July, November

Availability

International students: Melbourne campus, Sydney campus

Attendance

International students: full-time

Course fees

International students: AUD$7,800 per semester

Course description

Course objectives

The Master of Business Administration (International Management) is intended for people who have an undergraduate degree and/or extensive experience working within an organisation.

The objectives of the course is to address student learning needs related to lifelong learning capabilities (Candy, Crebert & O’Leary, 1994), generic capabilities and specific management capabilities.

In addition to providing economically competitive, market attractive and educationally robust management education, the course is designed to enable students to:

  • Develop as high potential individuals capable of serving the advanced management needs of local, national and global enterprises;
  • Develop knowledge and competencies for operational and strategic perspectives;
  • Acquire a sound working knowledge of the core disciplines of business supplemented by an in-depth study of an advanced international specialisation;
  • Develop the conceptual frameworks and skills of critical analysis applicable to entrepreneurial operations in a global economy.

Career opportunities

This course is designed for managers to upgrade their skills and qualifications to prepare them for access to career opportunities which will have become evident to them in their current employment, or new opportunities with alternative employers following completion of the course.

Professional recognition

The Master of Business Administration is recognised by both the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Course structure

The Master of Business (International Management) consists of four semesters, normally over two years, totalling 16 units.

Course Outline (Sample Only)

Year 1

Semester 1

BE903 Business Economics
BM401 Marketing
BN412 Human Resource Management
BN921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure & Process

Semester 2

BA401 Accounting & Finance
BS922 Competitive Analysis
Elective
Elective

Year 2

Semester 1

BA925 Financial Policy
BN926 Strategy Management of Change (Capstone Unit)
BN935 Operations Management
Elective

Semester 2

BE922 Economics of Globalisation
BM922 Marketing in the International Environment
BN958 Comparative Issues in International Management
BS942 International Business

  • As they are subject to staff availability, there is no guarantee that every unit will be available in any particular semester.
  • All units are subject to change through the processes of regular course revision.

Entry requirements and application

Academic requirements

As a minimum, applicants must have successfully completed an approved undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree.

Credit for prior study

Course credit may be available, for recognised courses, to a maximum of 8 units.

How to Apply

How to apply - Domestic students
How to apply - International students