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0397 - Graduate Diploma in International Business

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course

Abbreviated titleGradDipIntBus
CRICOS Code017910M
Managing facultyBusiness and Economics
Study location and modeOn-campus (Caulfield)
Total credit points required48
Duration (years)1 year FT, 2 years PT
Contact detailsMonash Graduate School of Business, telephone +61 3 9903 1400, fax +61 3 9903 2890, eemail gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au
Course coordinator Mr Paul Kalfadellis

Description

This course offers students from varied backgrounds the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive, multidisciplinary preparation for management roles in corporations, inter-governmental organisations and non-profit agencies. It provides a sound general knowledge of the international business environment and applies management theory and practice for the development of managerial competencies in a cross-cultural context.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

  • develop the ability to analyse the cultural, economic, political and legal dimensions of the international business environment
  • examine the relationship between the international business environment and the strategies of multinational corporations and other internationalised organisations
  • acquire the skills to communicate and negotiate across business cultures
  • apply theoretical knowledge on the international business environment and multinational strategy to the real world analysis
  • develop competencies in international management.

Structure

The course structure has two main components:

  • a set of core units in international business
  • four open electives.

Requirements

(a.) Students must complete four core units (24 points) as follows:

  • BTX9190 International trade law
  • ECF9210 Introduction to international economics
  • MKX9550 Marketing and the international consumer
  • MGX9660 International business theory and practice

(b.) students must complete a further four graduate units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:

  • a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties.

It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in International Business may be eligible for admission to the Master of International Business.

Professional recognition

Details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/bus-06.html

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in International Business early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Award(s) received on completion

Graduate Diploma in International Business

 

 

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