University of New South Wales
Master of International Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop the strategic insight to navigate global markets, work effectively across cultures and respond to complex international business challenges through informed, responsible and sustainable decision-making.
Course overview
Bringing a global perspective to contemporary business management, UNSW's Master of International Business prepares graduates from diverse academic backgrounds to operate effectively across multinational and multicultural environments. The program develops the strategic awareness and professional capabilities needed to navigate complex international business challenges while considering commercial, social and environmental outcomes.
Throughout the degree, you'll strengthen your ability to understand how economic, political, technological and cultural factors shape international business, evaluate opportunities across markets and make evidence-informed strategic decisions. You'll develop the capability to work across cultures, manage global business challenges and create sustainable value, with the option to deepen your expertise in International Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, International Human Resource Management or Societal Impact.
Delivered through face-to-face and blended study at UNSW's Kensington campus, the program integrates academic learning with practical work-integrated learning opportunities. Capstone options can include international business consulting, social entrepreneurship, an internship or international work-integrated learning, providing opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world global business challenges.
Key facts
8th February, 2027
24th May, 2027
6th September, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Master of International Business, you must successfully complete units totalling 96 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.
Core units
- The Global Environment
- Global Strategy
- Responsible Business and Sustainability
- Managing Sustainable Global Value Chains
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Management Analytics
Elective units
Select 54 credit points from the following:
- Digital Marketing
- Brand Management
- Consumer Behaviour
- Services Marketing
- International Human Research Management
- Global Employment Relations
- Managing and Leading People
- Career Management Skills
- Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Reporting for Climate Change and Sustainability
- Business Innovation
- Negotiating in Global Contexts
- International Organisations and Global Politics
For the complete list of electives, please visit the university page.
Specialisations
Completion of a specialisation is optional.
- International Marketing
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- International Human Resource Management
- Societal Impact
Capstone units
Select 6 credit points from the following list. Students must complete 48 credit points before taking a capstone course.
- Strategy, Marketing and Management
- Global Business Practicum
- Industry Experience Program
- Social Entrepreneurship Practicum
- Future of Work Project
- Business Nomad
- International Business Consulting Practicum
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for UNSW Business Master’s programs, you’ll need to have a recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65 per cent or higher) as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator.
Applicants who don’t have a credit average within their bachelor's degree may be assessed on other performance indicators, which may include:
- GMAT score of 600 or above. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is an exam created to measure the academic abilities needed to succeed in graduate management education.
- Completion of other undergraduate, postgraduate or postgraduate research qualifications.
- Professional qualifications completed through relevant professional bodies, for example the Institute of Chartered Accountants or CPA Australia.
- A Graduate Certificate from UNSW Business School with a credit average (65 per cent or higher).
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses.
- Prior study in the medium of English.
- Other qualifications.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
- Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
- Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
- Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.
- Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
- Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
- Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
Career outcomes
On completion, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
- Business development manager
- Business project manager
- Director of international operations
- International business analyst
- International business product manager
- International trade compliance manager
- Policy advisor
- Trade commissioner
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $42,000 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.
Student Testimonials
Bella Floc'h, Master of International Business Student
My professors left a lasting impression on me because it’s evident that they share insights from their own experiences, which made the learning process all the more engaging. What set them apart is their hands-on approach. Throughout the term, we were immersed in project-based learning, which kept me fully engaged. It’s a true testament to the value of experiential education.