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- Study importing and exporting, international communication and negotiation, accounting, and logistics and marketing.
- Study real business cases involving business ethics, cultural sensitivity, market diversity, project planning, decision making and strategic management.
- Graduate 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 the units you choose.
- Prepare yourself for a career as an international business specialist, international logistics specialist, international trade specialist, or international banking and finance executive.
- You can also study this major as part of QUT's new Bachelor of Business - International degree, which includes one year of compulsory overseas studies.
Highlights
- Study importing and exporting, international communication and negotiation, accounting, and logistics and marketing.
- Study real business cases involving business ethics, cultural sensitivity, market diversity, project planning, decision making and strategic management.
- 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.
- Prepare yourself for a career as an international business specialist, international logistics specialist, international trade specialist, or international banking and finance executive.
- You can also study this major as part of QUT's new Bachelor of Business - International degree, which includes one year of compulsory overseas studies.
Why choose this course?
International business skills are in high demand. International firms require people with insight into the complexities of global regulations, management of cultural differences, knowledge of different buying preferences, global transport options and ethical behaviours. This course will equip you to build this expertise.
QUT’s international business major is distinguished by an emphasis on industry skills covering trade procedures, logistics, negotiation techniques, languages, regional understanding and offshore business strategies. These skills provide a toolkit. You can take advantage of opportunities to complete study overseas and use your learned skills in industry placements locally.
You will gain required skills and knowledge from a range of business disciplines, including marketing, management, finance, accounting and logistics. You will learn about the international aspects of importing and exporting, communication and negotiation, accounting, logistics and marketing, and develop the strategic know-how required to manage in a global commercial environment.
You will explore real business cases where the planning, decision making and strategic management required for these highly competitive global operations is examined. If you are interested in how business operates in many markets around the world, and would like to open yourself up to career options in global industry, consider study in international business.
Real-world learning
The major progresses from the importing and exporting unit, introducing students to the fundamentals of international trade, to units focussed on international finance, communication and negotiation, accounting, logistics and marketing.
The international business in the Asia-Pacific unit provides an overview of the contemporary business environment in Australia’s region, while the capstone international business strategy unit integrates learning throughout the major by focussing on the strategic decisions required by an individual firm to succeed in the international environment.
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Careers and outcomes
Graduates find work as international business professionals in Australia or overseas or combine the major with study in another professional area to promote their global professional mobility. Our graduates have found success in roles such as:
- international business specialist
- logistics manager, supply chain manager, procurement specialist
- customs and freight forwarding
- international banking and finance executive
- business analyst
- diplomat.
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.
Professional recognition
As a graduate of the international business major you will 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.
Research pathways
Bachelor of Business (Honours) option
High-achieving students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours).
Possible careers
- Business Analyst
- Diplomat
- International Business Specialist
Languages option
The course structure for both full-time and part-time International business students varies depending on whether Languages are selected as an option. Alternative course structures are included: one outlines the course structure if no languages are taken, the other outlines the structure for those who wish to undertake a language specialisation. If Languages are taken as a specialisation, language units should commence in the first semester of the first year to maintain continuity from earlier pre-QUT language studies. All language units must normally be taken in the same language. International students must take a language that is not their native tongue.
International business major units
- Importing and exporting
- Finance for international business
- Intercultural communication and negotiation skills
- International accounting
- International logistics
- International marketing
- International business in the Asia-Pacific
- International business strategy
Recommended complementary study areas
Second major and minor options
- Marketing
- Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Language
Additional minor options
- Tourism and entertainment marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Business regulation
- Applied economics
- Quantitative economics
Languages option
The course structure for both full-time and part-time International Business students varies depending on whether languages are selected as an option. Alternative course structures are included: one outlines the course structure if no languages are taken, the other outlines the structure for those who wish to undertake a language specialisation. If languages are taken as a specialisation, language units should commence in the first semester of the first year to maintain continuity from earlier pre-QUT language studies. All language units must normally be taken in the same language. International students must take a language that is not their native tongue.
International Business major units
- Importing and exporting
- Finance for international business
- Intercultural communication and negotiation skills
- International accounting
- International logistics
- International marketing
- International business in the Asia-Pacific
- International business strategy
Recommended complementary study areas
Second major and minor options
- Marketing
- Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Language
Additional minor options
- Tourism and entertainment marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Business regulation
- Applied economics
- Quantitative economics
- Selection rank
- 76.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2021.
Don't have a selection rank?
Starting uni in 2021?
There are some changes to subjects and the qualifications we’ll consider for entry to QUT from 2021 and beyond. Make sure you’re prepared to apply.
The selection rank is a good indication of the equivalent ATAR.
- 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
- Conditions apply for International students wishing to commence study in November. Contact bus@qut.edu.au for more information.
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 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)
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 encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
QUT 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 20 November, 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 Diploma in Business
QUT College Diploma in Business graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Business within three weeks after completion of the diploma. 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).
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Business
QUT College University Certificate (Information Technology and Management)
QUT College University Certificate (Information Technology and Management) graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Business within three weeks after completion the university certificate. You will also automatically receive six months (48 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2.5 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
Please note this course is teaching out and no longer accepting new students.
Dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award
If you enrol in a QTAC offer for one of the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT awards 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 Brisbane is confirmed.
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Diploma of Accounting
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Diploma of Business/Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Diploma of Business/Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld diploma(s) you will be able to enrol. 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 84.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
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, 2020
The scores listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent school leavers. If you are not a school leaver, take a look at the entry thresholds box at the top of this page to see the lowest adjusted scores required overall to receive an offer.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |||
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| OP | Selection rank | OP | Selection rank | |
| Highest OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
1
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Selection rank
99.00
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OP
1
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Selection rank
99.00
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| Median OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
8
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Selection rank
84.00
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OP
8
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Selection rank
84.00
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| Lowest OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
14
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Selection rank
70.00
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OP
10
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Selection rank
79.00
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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
- Rank
- 79
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 84.00 or higher (including any adjustments) 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, South Africa, 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.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
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IELTS Academic
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
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.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
2021: CSP $14,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $31,100 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.
Find out more about undergraduate course fees
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.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Work across international borders
'I always wanted to work in business across international borders. I am currently General Manager at Seabridge Pty Ltd. The pressure to meet deadlines and provide cost and service benefits to clients while ensuring profitability maintained my interest in the early stages of my career. QUT provided me with a vast understanding of business must haves and an appreciation of international business principles.'
Real student
'I study international business and French at QUT. Studying French and having international business as my major is priceless. It’s been an amazing experience. It’s really helped me to appreciate culture, the differences and the friction between countries when it comes to international business. I think it’s really important to have a second language. It opens a lot of doors.'
Work across international borders
'I always wanted to work in business across international borders. I am currently General Manager at Seabridge Pty Ltd. The pressure to meet deadlines and provide cost and service benefits to clients while ensuring profitability maintained my interest in the early stages of my career. QUT provided me with a vast understanding of business must haves and an appreciation of international business principles.'
International case competitions
‘The Business School’s case competition program has been a real highlight of my studies and has enabled me to travel and compete in Asia, Australia and soon Canada. I feel as though I’m getting exclusive access to information from the most knowledgeable in the industry, while making worldwide networks and friendships.’
Real student
'I study international business and French at QUT. Studying French and having international business as my major is priceless. It’s been an amazing experience. It’s really helped me to appreciate culture, the differences and the friction between countries when it comes to international business. I think it’s really important to have a second language. It opens a lot of doors.'
International experience
‘I chose QUT due to the connections and support they provided and as a third year student, I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I recently spent a semester in Scotland at Strathclyde University. Travelling and engaging with a variety of people, cultures, and languages has opened my eyes to a world of opportunities.’
