Graduate Certificate in International Business - GradCertIntBus

• General
• Course objectives
• Admission requirements
• Fees
• Duration
• Mode of offering
• Credit for work done previously
• Course structure
• Progression to further studies

General

Course code: 1434
Course directors: Mr Max Coulthard, Dr Ron Edwards
Globalisation of business has led to increased competition and new opportunities for Australian industry. Whether firms can match the competition and take full advantage of the opportunities in foreign markets depends largely on the skills of their management personnel. This distinctive, specialised course has been designed to provide a broad understanding of current practices and future developments in international business.

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course students will:

• have a sound general knowledge of the international business environment;
• be able to apply management skills in a cross-cultural setting;
• be aware of the economic, marketing and financial environment in which international businesses operate.

Admission requirements

Applicants require a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants without a first degree who have a minimum of six years appropriate employment experience should refer to the section on executive certificates.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Management as to the 1999 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Duration

The Graduate Certificate in International Business is normally completed in one semester of full-time study or two semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

Classes are offered in evening and/or Friday/Saturday teaching modes at the Caulfield campus.

Credit for work done previously

Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of two credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular subjects in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.

Course structure

The course consists of four subjects:
(a) One core subject

• MGF9660 International business theory and practice

(b) Three electives chosen from the following subjects:

• MKF9550 Marketing and the international consumer
• ECF9210 International economics
• BTF9190 International trade law
• AFF9730 International finance
• MGF9500 International management process

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in International Business may apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in International Business.

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