Master of Business Administration - International Business (MBAI) - MBA-IntlBus

CRICOS code (International applicants): 047305F

Notes

Some elective courses might not be offered on-campus.

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Program focus

The Master of Business Administration International Business is an advanced academic program designed for graduates from any discipline. It aims to produce graduates who are familiar with contemporary international business management and who can perform effectively in responsible managerial positions.

Program aims

The Master of Business Administration - International Business is an advanced academic program designed for graduates from any discipline. It aims to produce graduates who are familiar with contemporary international business management and who can perform effectively in responsible managerial positions.

Program objectives

Upon completion of the Master of Business Administration - International Business students will be able to:

• apply appropriate theories and skills in the international business environment

• demonstrate competence in a range of areas relevant to management practice at senior levels in internationally-focused businesses

• communicate effectively with other people within an organisation

• comprehend, analyse and evaluate internal and external environmental forces, and develop strategy for the management of change.

Admission requirements

Candidates for entry into the Master of Business Administration - International Business must hold a tertiary qualification at bachelor degree or equivalent level from a recognised institution.

International applicants must have met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/UNIPREP program.

How to apply

Domestic students

Application for postgraduate programs may be made directly to USQ. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Tuition fee

Domestic fee-paying places are funded entirely through the tuition/direct fees paid by the student. Tuition/direct fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. For more information about Tuition Fees, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ Fees.

International fees

International students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.

Program structure

The Master of Business Administration - International Business comprises 12 single-unit courses with 10 units of core courses and two units of elective courses.

Note: It is recommended that MGT8002 Strategic Management is one of the final courses studied because it is a capstone course.

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 6 years to complete this program.

Core courses

Students must complete the following core courses:

Elective courses

Students may choose elective courses from the following schedule:

IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the computer requirements section of the Faculty of Business website.

Other program requirements

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to Academic Regulation 5.9 of the University Calendar.

Articulation

It is not possible to articulate from this program into any other program.

Exit points

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to Academic Regulation 5.9 of the University Calendar. Students who do not maintain good standing in the Master of Business Administration - International Business program will be permitted to exit with a lesser qualification as set out below, provided that they have met the requirements of the relevant program:

• a student who successfully completes four courses may exit with the Postgraduate Certificate in Business

• a student who successfully completes eight courses may exit with the Postgraduate Diploma of Business.

Exemptions

Candidates for admission to the Master of Business Administration - International Business degree may be eligible for up to six units of exemption on the basis of successful completion of relevant, equivalent postgraduate study from a recognised institution. Exemptions approved in this program will not automatically apply to other programs offered by USQ.

Note: Where exemptions are granted, maximum and minimum durations will be adjusted in the same proportion as exemptions, e.g. where the maximum of six exemptions is granted, maximum time will be three years and minimum time will be two terms.

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