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- Study Asian, European or Australian business and global business operations.
- Choose two units from international logistics management, marketing internationally, and negotiating across borders.
- Prepare yourself for an international career, including multinational enterprises, smaller firms operating across borders, government agencies and international consulting firms.
- Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business.
- Complete in 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time
- Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Event.
Highlights
- Study Asian, European or Australian business and global business operations.
- Choose two units from international logistics management, marketing internationally, and negotiating across borders.
- Prepare yourself for an international career, including multinational enterprises, smaller firms operating across borders, government agencies and international consulting firms.
- Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business.
- Complete in 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time
- Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Event.
Explore this course
Regardless of the industry, companies that compete for international business must have business strategies that find success. Rules, regulations, government policy and the diversity of cultures and consumer needs and preferences all impact on how companies do business across borders.
International business skills are in high demand. Such skills incorporate ethical approaches, sensitivity and responsiveness to local cultures in new and diverse markets, while at the same time providing the planning, decision making and strategic management these highly competitive operations need.
This program is designed for those seeking to understand the additional complexity of international business compared with domestic business activities. The international business environment is explored across a range of business disciplines, including accounting, finance, logistics, management and marketing.
The Graduate Certificate in Business is an excellent re-introduction to tertiary learning and an opportunity to update skills or, as one-quarter of the Master of Business program, a pathway to higher level study.
Business advantage
The QUT Business School’s Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction, discussion, cooperation and debate with other students, business, government, education and community leaders. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry, community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for students to include in their resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities, but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.
Careers and outcomes
The International Business program will give you the expertise and skills to succeed in organisations both in Australia and around the world, including multinational enterprises, smaller firms operating across borders, government agencies and consulting firms that serve international companies.
Possible careers
- International Business Specialist
Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units). The course can be undertake either full-time (1 semester) or part-time (2 semesters).
Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units) in one semester (full-time).
- Course code
- BS39
- CRICOS code
- 031769E
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- 1-2 years part-time
- 6 months full-time
- February and July
- February and July
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Minimum academic requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline.
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: $14,200 per course (48 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $16,500 per course (48 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 postgraduate course fees
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Real world learning environment
'My studies at QUT prepared me for challenges I would face in the real world. In the International Business major I was given opportunities to work with people from a vast variety of cultures, whether it was through group assignments or scenarios in class. I believe the practical aspects of this degree equipped me with tools I use in my everyday role.'
Real world learning environment
'My studies at QUT prepared me for challenges I would face in the real world. In the International Business major I was given opportunities to work with people from a vast variety of cultures, whether it was through group assignments or scenarios in class. I believe the practical aspects of this degree equipped me with tools I use in my everyday role.'
