University of the Sunshine Coast

Master of International Business

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Equip yourself with high-level skills to manage a business in the complex, competitive and challenging world of international business.

Course overview

In the Master of International Business program, you will learn strategic management, managing across global cultures, international trade and finance, and marketing in an international environment.

You will also learn advanced research techniques which you can apply to an area of international business you are passionate about. Use learnt techniques to research international business issues and solve problems on the world stage.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
18 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,621
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This is an indicative fee for one year of full-time study. Actual fees will change based on courses selected and are subject to yearly increases.

From $2,124 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. The estimated per unit fees are calculated using the annual CSP rate. It is based on a full-time study load.
Intake
13th October, 2025
Units
12
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

The program is comprised of 12 courses, totalling 144 units.

Required courses (72 units)

  • Economics for Managers
  • Innovation Management and Professional Development
  • Managing Across Global Cultures
  • International Trade and Finance
  • Sustainable International Business Management
  • Marketing in a Global Environment

Elective courses (72 units)

Select any six postgraduate (500 or 700 level) courses from the School of Business and Creative Industries.

These electives can be used to complete courses in the following specialisations:

  • Economics, Accounting and Finance
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
  • Global Business
  • Health Sector Business Management
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Management
  • Marketing

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Students will be required to have one of the following:

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree in business or related field, or a degree with at least two thirds of completed courses in a business or related field, from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent.
  • For students with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than business, the USC Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent approved program of study.

English language requirements

Candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of International Business, graduates may pursue roles such as:

  • Account executive
  • Chief executive officer
  • Chief financial officer
  • Chief operating officer
  • General manager
  • High-level management roles
  • Senior project manager

Fees and CSP

Indicative fee in 2025: $16,992 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Indicative fee in 2025: $28,968 (domestic full-fee paying place)

This is an indicative fee for one year of full-time study. Actual fees will change based on courses selected and are subject to yearly increases.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • 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.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per course you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.