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Master of Business Administration - International Business (MBAI) - MBA-IntlBus
CRICOS code (International applicants): 066851M
| | On-campus | Distance education |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (March) Semester 2 (July) Semester 3 (November) | Semester 1 (March) Semester 2 (July) Semester 3 (November) |
| Campus: | Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place
| Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place
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| Standard duration: | 1.5 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time |
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.

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
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the Course Fee
Finder.
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible
to defer their fees through a Government loan called FEE-HELP.
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

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:
| Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
| ACC5502 Accounting for Managers |
S1 (ONC, EXT, WEB), S3 (EXT, WEB) |
S1 (ONC) |
| CIS5001 Information Systems for Managers |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| ECO5000 Economics for Managers |
S2 (ONC, EXT, WEB), S3 (EXT, WEB) |
S2 (ONC) |
| ECO8060 Business in the International Economy (Formerly
MGT8060). |
S1 (ONC, EXT, WEB) |
|
| FIN5000 Financial Management |
S1 (ONC, EXT, WEB), S3 (ONC, EXT, WEB) |
S1 (ONC) |
| FIN5003 Decision Support Tools (Formerly
MGT5001). |
S1 (ONC, EXT, WEB), S3 (EXT, WEB) |
S1 (ONC) |
| MGT5000 Management and Organisational Behaviour |
S1 (ONC, EXT, WEB), S3 (EXT, WEB) |
S1 (ONC) |
| MGT8002 Strategic Management |
S2 (EXT, WEB), S3 (ONC, EXT, WEB) |
|
| MKT5000 Marketing Management |
S2 (ONC, EXT, WEB), S3 (EXT, WEB) |
S2 (ONC) |
| Select one of the following two courses: |
| LAW5503 Australian Law and Business or |
S2 (EXT, WEB) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW5504 Comparative Law and Business |
S2 (ONC, EXT, WEB), S3 (EXT) |
|

Elective courses
Students may choose elective courses from the following schedule:

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 Section 2 of theAcademic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy.
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, for
example, where the maximum of six exemptions is granted, maximum time
will be three years and minimum time will be two terms.

Recommended enrolment pattern