University of Newcastle
Master of Business Administration and Master of International Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Broaden your business leadership with international business expertise through on-campus learning, preparing to navigate global markets and make strategic decisions across diverse business environments.
Course overview
The University of Newcastle's Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business combines advanced business leadership with specialised international business expertise, preparing professionals to lead organisations operating in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Bringing together strategic management and international business, the program explores how organisations respond to global markets, cross-cultural environments and international business challenges.
Throughout the course, students examine leadership, strategic management, corporate governance, finance and marketing alongside specialised studies in international business strategy, cross-cultural management, globalisation, international marketing and international human resource management. The curriculum integrates broad business capability with a global business perspective, equipping graduates to evaluate international opportunities, respond to complex global business environments and make informed strategic decisions across diverse organisational contexts.
Delivered by the University of Newcastle's AACSB and EQUIS-accredited Business School, the qualification combines internationally recognised business education with advanced knowledge of international business practice.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Business Administration/Master of International Business requires students to successfully complete 160 units, which is comprised of:
- 130 units of core courses.
- 30 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
- Managing Under Uncertainty
- Globalisation and Digitalisation
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Principles of Marketing Strategy
- Global Business and Innovation Management
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Strategic Management
- Financial and Management Accounting
- International Business Strategy
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
- Business Decision Making
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Entry into the program will be available for applicants who have one of the following:
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree or an equivalent or higher qualification.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management or marketing.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and one year of relevant organisational experience.
- At least seven years' relevant organisational experience, including two years in a management position.
- Successful completion of 75 per cent (30 units) of one of the following University of Newcastle programs:
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
English language requirements
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following English proficiency requirements:
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
On completion, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
- Account Executive
- Business Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Finance Advisor
- Industry Specialist Manager
Learning outcome
On successful completion of the program, students will have:
- Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex business management information to a variety of audiences.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $65,120 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 80 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.