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'My degree gave me practical, job-ready skills, overseas experiences, confidence in my career direction, a network of ambitious friends and the flexibility to start building my career while I was still studying. I began my career in marketing and communications in Brisbane, before I moved to London and worked at EY where I quickly moved from marketing to management consulting. After eight years, my curiosity about people led me to study behavioural science and work at a behavioural science consultancy. Then the LEGO Group called about my dream role leading the Leadership Playground, and it’s been the best chapter yet.'
Leadership Playground Director at the LEGO Group, Bachelor of Business (Marketing and International Business) graduate
Real-world learning
'My time at QUT was transformative, especially due to the internship I completed as part of the work integrated learning unit, and the extensive practical assessments integrated into the curriculum. The opportunity to create real-world business strategies, such as internationalisation and global marketing plans, was invaluable. These experiences prepared me for the challenges of the global business environment and have been pivotal in shaping my professional journey.'
International business and communication graduate
Real-world learning with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation
As part of the final year Bachelor of Business capstone unit, QUT Business School students had the ultimate opportunity to tackle a real-world problem for the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC). Responsible for delivering two of Australia’s most iconic motorsport events - the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) - the AGPC asked more than 600 final-year business students to think big and devise innovative strategies to attract more international visitors to these sell-out spectacles. The top three performing teams were flown down to Melbourne to pitch their solutions directly to AGPC’s C-Suite and stakeholders from Tourism Victoria.
Career-ready skills
'My degree gave me practical, job-ready skills, overseas experiences, confidence in my career direction, a network of ambitious friends and the flexibility to start building my career while I was still studying. I began my career in marketing and communications in Brisbane, before I moved to London and worked at EY where I quickly moved from marketing to management consulting. After eight years, my curiosity about people led me to study behavioural science and work at a behavioural science consultancy. Then the LEGO Group called about my dream role leading the Leadership Playground, and it’s been the best chapter yet.'
Leadership Playground Director at the LEGO Group, Bachelor of Business (Marketing and International Business) graduate
Gain practical business skills
'The Bachelor of Business capstone project provided a simulation of what it would be like to work on a project as a consultant. It covered topics relevant to graduating students, such as delivering a strong pitch, interview skills, and collaborating within a diverse team. We didn’t just receive theories through lectures; we were able to engage in tutorials and apply what we learned through the unit’s assignments. The knowledge and experience I gained from this unit are skills I can draw on when working on real projects.'
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Design student
Real-world learning
'My time at QUT was transformative, especially due to the internship I completed as part of the work integrated learning unit, and the extensive practical assessments integrated into the curriculum. The opportunity to create real-world business strategies, such as internationalisation and global marketing plans, was invaluable. These experiences prepared me for the challenges of the global business environment and have been pivotal in shaping my professional journey.'
International business and communication graduate
Real-world learning with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation
As part of the final year Bachelor of Business capstone unit, QUT Business School students had the ultimate opportunity to tackle a real-world problem for the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC). Responsible for delivering two of Australia’s most iconic motorsport events - the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) - the AGPC asked more than 600 final-year business students to think big and devise innovative strategies to attract more international visitors to these sell-out spectacles. The top three performing teams were flown down to Melbourne to pitch their solutions directly to AGPC’s C-Suite and stakeholders from Tourism Victoria.
Highlights
- Prepare for national and international career opportunities across a diverse range of industries and organisations.
- Build practical skills across international marketing, finance, logistics, strategy and cross-cultural management.
- Develop the cultural intelligence and global leadership skills to collaborate effectively across countries, markets and cultures.
- Gain practical experience throughout your degree by working on real-world international business challenges with industry and community partners.
In this course you will
- Turn your passion for travel into a fulfilling career and become a professional globetrotter, getting paid to do what you love.
- Learn how to successfully operate businesses of all sizes internationally across diverse contexts.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, problem-solving decision making, adaptability and teamwork.
- Be taught by expert academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Gain practical experience working with consultancies, government, corporate settings, and/or community groups through QUT's Work integrated learning (WIL) unit.
Explore this course
International business is the study of how organisations operate, compete and grow across international markets. With businesses increasingly operating beyond domestic markets, demand is growing for individuals who understand global regulations, cultural differences, purchasing behaviour, logistics and ethical considerations.
In this major you will gain the essential knowledge, experience and skills to thrive as a business leader or entrepreneur in today’s interconnected world.
What you will learn
From your very first semester, you'll engage in practical, real‑world learning experiences with our industry and community partners, ensuring you graduate with a portfolio showcasing your first‑hand business expertise.
Through core business units, you'll develop a strong foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, business ethics and professional communication - skills that are in high demand.
In your major, you will:
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Take specialised units in marketing, finance, logistics, accounting, cultural and business practices and management.
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Understand how economic, political and legal systems, regulatory frameworks and ethical considerations shape business decisions.
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Learn to identify opportunities and potential risks and make informed decisions to help organisations achieve their goals.
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Cultivate cultural intelligence and develop the competencies required to navigate complex cross-cultural environments.
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Develop practical skills in international marketing, logistics and international business strategy.
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Strengthen your global leadership capabilities and learn to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse national, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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Explore cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and neural networks, and gain an understanding of how digital innovation is transforming international business.
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In your final-year capstone unit, collaborate with real-world clients to address challenges related to international market expansion.
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Engage with real-world international business challenges to develop strategic thinking, digital fluency, cultural agility and global networking capabilities.
In addition, our WIL program offers internship opportunities with leading organisations, helping you build valuable professional networks and gain practical industry experience.
Is this major for you?
This major is for those with a global mindset, who are adaptable, open-minded and ambitious about building a career that extends beyond borders. If you’re drawn to understanding how businesses operate across different markets, navigating cultural complexity and expanding organisations into new parts of the world, international business could be the major for you.
Careers and outcomes
Expect to be in high demand across industries, from consulting and finance to marketing and supply chain management, the opportunities are endless.
Professional recognition
You may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Export, the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Australasia, depending on units chosen.
Possible careers
- Cross-cultural adviser
- Diplomat
- Global supply chain manager
- International business development manager
- International business specialist
- International marketing manager
- Policy adviser
- Procurement specialist
- Supply chain manager
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- BS05
- QTAC code
- 413021
- CRICOS code
- 003491G
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February, July and November
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Helping you to get into your course
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diplomas
QUT College Diplomas
As a QUT College Diploma in Business or Esports (business pathway) graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Business within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Business
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Esports
Dual TAFE-Qld Greater Brisbane/QUT award
If you enrol via a QTAC offer in a Diploma of Business/Diploma of Leadership and Management dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award or a Diploma of Business/Diploma of Marketing and Communication dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Greater Brisbane is confirmed.
Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld diploma you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time). More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2026
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
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| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
98.45
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Selection rank
99.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
79.15
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Selection rank
80.80
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
62.40
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Selection rank
70.05
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: $46,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: CSP $17,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $45,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Faculty of Business and Law Excellence Scholarship
A scholarship for future undergraduate students who want to study business, property economics or law.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Australian Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.
- Scholarship eligibility
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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