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Master of International Business
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of International Business |
Abbreviation: | MIntBus |
UOW Course Code: | 1435 |
CRICOS Code: | 026342G |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time 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 |
Overview
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.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of International Business will be able to:
- Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of contemporary international business environment, theory and practice.
- Critically evaluate and apply cross-functional knowledge of theory and practices of international business to solve problems in international business organisations.
- 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.
- Exercise and communicate informed strategic decisions relevant to international business contexts by applying relevant information analysis, ethical and professional practices and approaches.
- Collect, analyse and synthesise complex information relevant to international business issues in order to develop and justify innovative business solutions.
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).
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| ACCY801 | Accounting and Financial Management* | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT803 | Organisational Behaviour and Management* | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MARK804 | Principles of Marketing Management* | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 808 | Operations and Supply Chain Management* | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| FIN 928 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| MARK957 | International Marketing Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT922 | Business Research Project*** | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT981 | Managing People in Multinational Organisations | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT982 | International Business Environment | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT984 | International Business Strategies# | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Elective Subjects - select 2 | |||
| MARK946 | Retail Marketing | 6 | To be confirmed |
| MGNT913 | Innovation Topics and Cases | 6 | To be confirmed |
| MGNT923 | Contemporary Issues in International Business | 6 | To be confirmed |
| MGNT945 | Retail Management | 6 | To be confirmed |
| MGNT961 | Business Spanish Language and Culture | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| MGNT962 | Business Chinese Language and Culture | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| OPS 908 | Supply Chain Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 950 | Quality in Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| GWP 900 | International Workplace Practice^ | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
*Students are advised to undertake these four subjects within their first Trimesters of study.
*** This subject is offered for current students who are at their last trimester of study
# MGNT982 is a pre-requisite for MGNT984
^ GWP 900 Global Workplace Practice is available only to international students, once they have successfully completed 36 credit points within the degree.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and 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 by clicking the subject codes above.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's articulation arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au