Master of International Business

What you will study

To complete the Master of International Business, students must complete 96 units of credit (UOC).

No Specialisation

• Core Courses (36 UOC)
• Electives (54 UOC)
• Capstone Course (6 UOC)

One Specialisation

• Core Courses (36 UOC)
• Specialisation (24 UOC)
• Electives (30 UOC)
• Capstone Course (6 UOC)

Core courses

• The Global Environment
• Global Strategy
• Responsible Business and Sustainability 
• Managing Sustainable Global Value Chains
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Management Analytics

Electives

• 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

Specialisations

• International Marketing
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• International Human Resource Management 
• Societal Impact

Capstone courses

Students must complete 48 UOC 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

If you are applying for a master's degree, up to four courses, or 24 UOC may be awarded based on your previous business studies (bachelor's or higher). You’ll be notified of the credits in your official letter of offer. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

• 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

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.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year full fee in 2025: $40,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative full fee in 2025: $82,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 UOC per year).

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• 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 course.