Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Business and Economics

Master of International Business

Course code: 2098 + Course abbreviation: MIntBus + Total credit points required: 72 + 3 semesters full-time, 6 semesters part-time + On-campus (Caulfield)
Program coordinator: Dr Gaby Ramia

Course description

This course offers high achievers from varied backgrounds the opportunity to undertake an academically rigorous and professionally relevant program of study in contemporary international business issues. Monash University has an outstanding reputation in international business teaching. Knowledge gained from the course will provide graduates with the skills to lead their companies through the internationalisation process. The course is also relevant for those who seek career advancement in the public, inter-governmental and non-profit sectors, and others who wish to extend their skills in the analysis and interpretation of the global business environment.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have completed:

• a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, or
• an executive certificate from this faculty with an average of credit or above.

Advanced standing

Candidates may be eligible for advanced standing for a maximum of six units considered to be equivalent to particular requirements in the course of study. Advanced standing is restricted to study completed in the last five years. The program coordinator assesses advanced standing.

Course structure

1. Students must complete six core units (36 credit points):

   • MGF9500 International management process
   • MGF9660 International business theory and practice
   • MGX5181 International business strategy
   • MGX5730 International trade policy
   • BTF9190 International trade law
   • ECF9210 Introduction to international economics

2. Students must complete six units (36 credit points) as follows:

   1. Two units (12 credit points) chosen from the following units:

      • MGX5171 International management*
      • MGX5461 Contemporary issues in globalisation
      • AFF9730 International business finance*
      • MKF9550 Marketing and the international consumer*

   2. Four units (24 credit points) from (i) or other units taught by the Department of Management, providing the selection meets overall course objectives and receives program coordinator approval, or

   3. In place of up to two electives students may enrol in unit/s taught by other departments from the Faculty of Business and Economics, or other faculties of Monash University with course director approval, or

   4. In place of four electives students may enrol in MGX5901 Research report (introduction) (12 points) and MGX5900 Research report (12 points): a 20,000 word research report.

Students should complete four 9000-level graduate units before commencing 5000-level units.
Masters students need to study a minimum of four 5000-level units or equivalent.

* Students who have not completed undergraduate degrees in business are strongly encouraged to complete these units.

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