2098 - Master of 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 title | MIntBus |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 034886J |
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield, Sunway) |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Postgraduate research component* | An optional research pathway is available. |
| Contact details | Monash Graduate School of Business, telephone +61 3 9903 1400, fax +61 3 9903 2890, email gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Mr Paul Kalfadellis |
Description
Objectives
The learning goals associated with this course are to:
- develop the capacity for high-level analysis of international and trans-national investment, trade, and management strategy in the context of globalisation
- acquire key skills in communication and negotiation across business cultures
- develop the ability to deal with issues in the international non-profit and inter-governmental sectors as these affect multinational corporations, study the links between international business strategies and societies, economies and political and legal regimes
- bridge the gap between the theory of firm internationalisation and the actual internationalisation process in practice.
Structure
The course structure has two main components:
- a set of core units in international business
- six open electives.
Requirements
(a.) Students must complete six core units (36 points) as follows:
- BTX9190 International trade law
- ECF9210 Introduction to international economics
- MGX5171 Managing the multinational enterprise: cases and issues
- MGX5730 International trade policy
- MGX9660 International business theory and practice
- MKX9550 Marketing and the international consumer
(b.) students must complete a further six graduate units (36 points) subject to the following conditions:
- a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties
- a research option is available with permission of the course coordinator. Students enrolling in the research option will be required to complete the units MGX5000, MGX5901 and MGX5900 as part of their elective component.
Additional degree requirements:
- students must study a minimum of four 5000-level units.
It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.
Professional recognition
Alternative exit(s)
Students wishing to exit the Master of International Business early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:
- Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
- Graduate Diploma in International Business after successful completion of 48 points of study
Award(s) received on completion