Business (International Business)

Overview

The Master of Business (International Business) provides a comprehensive foundation covering the core business and management disciplines with the option for you to pursue a specialisation in international business.

This specialisation is designed to help prepare future business managers for positions of responsibility in internationally oriented organisations. It emphasises international business strategy, management, marketing and finance, and covers a multitude of contemporary business issues in a global context.

Flinders University’s programs in business are designed to provide you with a strong foundation in business knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes for a successful career in a range of organisations including private sector business, not-for-profit, government and public-sector entities.

Academic staff teaching into the program receive high rankings from students through a number of teaching evaluation methods. Flinders Business’ teaching philosophy and small class sizes ensure that you can really engage with the person leading the learning while also getting to know your fellow students who are from a range of cultural and social backgrounds.

You will be given the opportunity to develop life-long friendships and professional networks as a result of the teamwork and interaction promoted in these programs.

This course specialisation is no longer available to commencing students from 2022.

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Course

Master of Business (International Business)

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
On campus

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM175

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Your career

The Master of Business (International Business) prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in areas including business, international marketing, banking and finance, management consulting, negotiations and planning.

Potential occupations include:

business analyst
international business consultant
senior marketing manager
product manager
business analyst
equity analyst
operational risk manager
finance manager
process improvement consultant
senior business development manager.

Potential employers include:

government agencies
public and private organisations
multinational corporations
not-for-profit organisations.

What you will study

The Master of Business (International Business) consists of 16 topics.

The two-year program is designed for more recent graduates who have not yet fully embarked on a professional career. It provides the opportunity for commerce or business graduates to further develop their discipline knowledge or for non-business graduates to develop essential business skills and knowledge to broaden their employment-related choices.

The two-year duration of the program provides you further opportunities to undertake a range of elective topics.

This course may be completed in an accelerated mode if online or intensive topic modes are selected.

The Master of Business with specialisation comprises nine core topics, up to four specialisation topics and at least three elective topics.

Practical experience

You may have the opportunity to undertake an industry placement and/or project. Flinders Business has close ties with Flinders New Venture Institute. Studying with Flinders Business you will have the opportunity to engage with industry events and pursue entrepreneurial interests like Venture Dorm or work-based projects with fellow students to research a business issue and propose solutions. Through experiential learning techniques you will also develop knowledge and skills to conduct independent research, carry out industry and discipline related projects, and relate your learning to authentic business problems and issues.

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Master of Business (International Business)

Entry requirements

Applicants for the masters must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

How to apply

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Entry requirements

Applicants for the masters must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

English language requirements