International Business

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Deakin's Master of International Business is relevant across the spectrum of business and government, and is especially designed for executives directly engaged with international markets or seeking to maximise their overseas potential. The course will extend your understanding of trade development, policy making and planning, and provides a framework to develop a successful international business strategy.

You will develop technical knowledge and skills, political and cultural awareness and an international perspective to qualify you to take up a wide range of career opportunities.

This course is suitable for those involved in importing and exporting, line managers, government advisers, consultants, academics, marketing professionals and those with international interests. The international business environment is fundamental to the operation of all organisations.

Career opportunities

For graduates of this course, career opportunities exist in firms involved with export and import operations, as well as the finance and government sectors. As a graduate you will have the knowledge to work in the strategic planning and marketing areas of these firms as line managers, government advisers or private consultants.

Course rules

The Master of International Business requires completion of 12 credit points comprising 8 credit points of core units and 4 credit points of elective units.

Course structure
Core units

* MPE707 International Banking and Finance
* MPE711 Global Trade and Markets
* MPT781/MPE781 Economics for Managers #
* MPT753/MPF753 Finance #
* MPT736/MPK736 International Marketing #
* MPM703 Business Strategy and Analysis
* MPT735/MPM735 International Business Management #
* MPT732/MPK732 Marketing Management #

Elective units

plus 4 credit points of units from:

* AIR728 Global Political Economy
* AIR742 International Relations Theory
* AIR747 Contemporary International Politics
* ALC706 Culture, Communication and Globalisation: Critical Practices in/and Local Cultures
* MLM703 Chinese Commercial Law
* MLM740 International Commercial Law
* MLM782 Indian Law
* MPT738/MPM738 Audacious Leadership #
* MPM704 Managing for Environmental Sustainability #
* MPR751/MPA751 Financial Reporting and Analysis *
* MPI700 Postgraduate Internship
* MPR722/MPM722 Human Resource Management *
* MIS712 eBusiness Strategies
* MIS771 Descriptive Analytics and Visualisation

Or any other unit with the approval of the Course Team Chair

#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.

*MPR code denotes residential version of the unit.

Entry requirements - generalDeakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record. The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. International students must also meet the English language requirements. Entry requirements - specificCompletion of a tertiary program equivalent to not less than 3 years of full-time study at a university or other approved educational institution in a business discipline, or for those without a degree, a masters degree in a business discipline may be accepted in lieu of a 3-year bachelor degree, or a graduate certificate in a business discipline plus 5 years minimum relevant work experience. Applicants may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning for appropriate units of completed postgraduate study.Alternate admission is available via the Postgraduate Qualifying Programs (PQP): * applicants must have successfully completed all four PQP units and achieved a minimum credit grade of 60 per cent for each discipline-based unit undertaken (MAA103, MAE102, MAF101 or MMM132). To be eligible for admission to the Master of International Business, applicants must also have completed studies in a business related discipline at post secondary level.IELTS / English language requirementsPlease note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.It is the students responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses.Credit for prior learning - generalIf you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit for prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit for prior learning.Your credit for prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5

Scholarships at Deakin University
Deakin University is committed to providing its international students with opportunities to obtain financial support for their study program through a wide range of scholarships and bursaries.

Scholarships are for full-time, on-campus international students at Deakin and are awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Please note that applicants must be eligible for their selected program and be citizens of a country other than Australia and New Zealand. Additional eligibility requirements may apply for selected scholarships.

Available scholarships

* Australian scholarships
* Deakin University International Scholars Program (DUISP)
* ICE WaRM Scholarships - Master of Water Resources Management
* Research scholarships
* Victoria India Doctoral Scholarships
* Deakin University research scholarships for Indian students
* Financial aid for American, Canadian and Indian students
* NEW - MBA (International) Scholarship - India
* NEW - MBA (International) Scholarships - GMAT/GRE
* Other scholarships